Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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. personal.

Context: The sentence explains that radio talks are often based on the speaker’s own experiences, so the word should describe something belonging to the individual.

Meaning of the words:

Indifferent means having no particular interest or concern.

Personal means relating to an individual’s own life, thoughts, or experiences. It is an adjective.

Public means relating to or concerning the people as a whole.

Alien means unfamiliar or foreign.

Correct word: Personal

Reason: The sentence talks about the source of the talk’s content, stating that it's based on one's own experience.
“Indifferent” makes no sense in this context.
“Public” and “alien” are unrelated to the idea of individual experience.
Only “personal” fits grammatically and logically, referring to experiences from the speaker’s own life.

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

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

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