Multiple choice

Which of these fits gap (i)?

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered gaps.

Kai-Kaoos was young and filled with pride at the thought of the great kingdom that was under his rule, and so he ___(i)___ and he would not listen to the advice of his councillors but thought that his will should be ___(ii)___ all the wisdom of the earth. Then the Evil Spirits who are always on the watch out to ruin mortals, saw this, and ___(iii)___. One of the Evil Spirits, dressed as a singer, came to Kai-Kaoos, and sang so sweetly of the beautiful city of Mazinderan that Kai-Kaoos __(iv)___.

  1. vowed to help the downtrodden

  2. wanted to keep peace

  3. grew proud and haughty

  4. wanted to conquer others

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct option is (3). 'he would not listen to the advice of his councillors' suggests that 'he grew proud and haughty'.