Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways (1)______ to a magazine or feature article.
However, in this case, the radio talk is (2)______ written for the radio. Although talks are
usually based on one’s (3)______ experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider
(4)______ .The key is to have an interesting opening so that it grabs the listener’s (5)______

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence talks about making radio talks interesting to a broader group of listeners. So, the word to be filled must refer to people who listen to or engage with a talk — specifically in a radio context.

Meaning of the words:

Crowd means a large group of people gathered in one place, usually physically present.

Company refers to a group of people present together, often socially.

Audience means a group of people who listen to or watch something. It is a noun suited for radio, theatre, or public talks.

Congregation means a group of people assembled for religious worship.

Correct word: Audience

Reason: The subject is radio talk, which is created to be heard by people. The correct noun to describe listeners of a radio program is “audience”.
“Crowd” implies physical presence, not applicable to radio.
“Company” is too casual and unrelated to listening or broadcasting.
“Congregation” is specific to religious settings.
“Audience” fits best for mass communication like radio and conveys the idea of general public interest.

Final Sentence: Although talks are usually based on one’s own experiences yet they must be of general interest to a wider audience.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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