Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
He was a handsome man in his ______ thirties.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. late.
The phrase “late thirties” is the correct and commonly used expression to refer to the final years in the thirties age group. The phrase refers to a specific period toward the end of a decade of age.
Meaning of other options:
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Lest: a conjunction meaning “for fear that,” not suitable here.
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Latter: refers to the second of two things, not appropriate when talking about a decade.
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Least: means smallest in amount or degree, irrelevant here.
Final sentence: He was a handsome man in his late thirties.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.