Select the correct option to fill in the blank no.2

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 blank.

Wander Trust is a unique travel company that (1) _________________domestic and international trips. These personalised 'blind' trips, (2)______ the destination and itinerary a secret (3) ____________ the customer till a day before (4) ___________ journey.The pressure of planning (5) ___________off the shoulder of the client.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. keep.

Context: The sentence talks about how these ‘blind’ trips are planned in such a way that the destination and itinerary are not told to the customer. So, the correct verb must show the action of not revealing the details.

Meaning of the words:

keep – to not reveal or to hold something in place
make – to create
start – to begin
remain – to stay in the same state

Correct word: keep is the right verb here because the trips keep the destination and itinerary a secret. This matches the idea of hiding the travel details from the customer.

Reason: The phrase “keep something a secret” is a common and correct expression in English. For example: She keeps her plans a secret.
Other options do not fit grammatically or in meaning.

Final Sentence: These personalised ‘blind’ trips, keep the destination and itinerary a secret…

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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