Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (viii) with the help of the given alternatives.

Directions: In the given question, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage and answer the given question.

Happy is the man who …(i)… the habit of reading when he is young. He has secured a lifelong source of …(ii)…, instruction and inspiration. So long as he has his beloved books he need …(iii)… feel lonely. He always has a pleasant …(iv)… of leisure moments. He is the …(v)… of wealth more precious than gold. …(vi)… indeed is the man who does not read and …(vii)… is his life. …(viii)… gives the highest kind of pleasure. When we are …(ix)… it is a healthy recreation to lose …(x)… in the company of books.

  1. writing

  2. speaking

  3. listening

  4. reading
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The entire passage celebrates reading as a source of pleasure and wisdom. 'Reading' directly answers what gives 'the highest kind of pleasure' in the context. The other options - writing, speaking, and listening - are communication skills but aren't the focus of this passage about the joys of reading.

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