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 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: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. similar.

Context: The sentence compares a radio talk with a magazine or feature article. The blank must contain a word that shows likeness or resemblance in style or format.

Meaning of the words:

Singular means unique or one of a kind.

Similar means having a resemblance or likeness. It is an adjective.

Varied means diverse or consisting of different types.

Unlike means different from or not similar to.

Correct word: Similar

Reason: The sentence says, “Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways ___ to a magazine or feature article,” indicating comparison.
“Singular” does not show comparison.
“Varied” implies diversity, not resemblance.
“Unlike” shows contrast, which contradicts “in some ways”.
“Similar” accurately conveys the intended meaning of partial resemblance.

Final Sentence: Radio Talk is a kind of writing that is in some ways similar to a magazine or feature article.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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