Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number. The modern-day student is extremely 1____ with technology. They do read quite a bit because of social media. While their writing skills may not be top notch, they do write, courtesy 2___ affinity to various platforms on the internet. However, one skill that has been 3______ affected is listening skills. They are extremely poor 4______ listeners. If this issue is not addressed, what we may be heading to in the future is a huge chunk of people across the globe, with poor skills of listening, and a huge number of passive listeners. Researchers say that listening is the prime ingredient for empathy and the world will be in extreme poverty in terms of number of 5_____ on the planet.

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The doctor has __________ (advised) medicine for the treatment of the disease.

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______ you mind lending me your book for a day?

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We're asking them to ______ the deadline.

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She raced ______ towards the train.

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______ cart loaded with mangoes turned upside down on ______ main road.

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 My grandfather was a farmer and he ___________three acres of land.

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Himank's health has ______ ever since he has refused to get himself treated.