Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank is indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
After being taken away from his parents at a ……… age, the boy had a very ……… life.
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young, difficult
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early, leisurely
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small, distinction
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tender, deterrent
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Correct answer
Explanation
'Young' is the standard adjective for age when someone is removed from parents. 'Difficult' logically follows being separated from parents at a young age. 'Early' could work for age but 'leisurely' contradicts the hardship context. 'Small' age is less natural than 'young', and 'distinction'/'deterrent' don't fit the emotional context.