Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The manager swiftly overtook him, ____________ effortlessly past the skinny Englishman, with a practiced ease.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. sliding.
Context: The sentence describes how the manager overtook someone in a smooth and easy manner. The blank needs a word that shows a smooth movement.
Meaning of the words:
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Sliding: Moving smoothly over a surface without much effort.
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Dawdling: Moving slowly or wasting time.
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Rendering: Providing or giving something.
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Kindling: Small sticks or materials used to start a fire.
Correct word: Sliding
Reason: The word sliding perfectly matches the context of moving past someone effortlessly and smoothly. The other options do not fit the movement described here.
Final Sentence: The manager swiftly overtook him, sliding effortlessly past the skinny Englishman, with a practiced ease.
Hence the chosen option is correct.