Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The child is the father of man. Childhood is a (1)______ of what one is going to be when one (2)______ maturity. The natural instincts of a man are (3)______ in his childhood. Time modifies them but cannot (4)______ them. History contains numerous examples of great men who gave (5)______ of their future when they were children. A child’s mind is (6)______ and flexible. The mould he receives before his clay (7)______ becomes his permanent mark. The values and standards of (8)______ which will determine his life as a man (9)______ in childhood itself. There may be certain (10)______ of course. A bright morning may end in a storm!

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. promise.

The word 'promise' means 'to tell someone that you will certainly do something'.
The theme of the passage is the significance of childhood. The right nurturing in childhood will lead to a life of greatness and success.
The word promise is the most appropriate word according to the meaning in the given context.

Let's see the meaning of other words:

Bond: a close connection joining two or more people.
Contract: a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself.
Plight: an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one.

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1 i.e. promise.

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