Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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

Love is a very positive force in our life. (1)______ loved by someone is a great (2)______. A young boy was sent to jail for a (3)______ theft. A priest saw him sitting among (4)______. He went close and patted his back (5)______. The young boy said, "Father, if someone had loved me, I would not have been here."

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. blessing.

Filler Concept: The sentence is describing the positive experience of being loved, which is something one would consider a gift or benefit.

Complete Sentence:
Being loved by someone is a great blessing.

Option Analysis:
service – Doesn’t fit the meaning (help or work done for someone).
profit – Suggests financial gain, not emotional or spiritual benefit.
blessing – Correct; means a benefit or something that brings happiness.
fortune – Suggests wealth or luck, but less personal and spiritual than “blessing.”

Final Answer in a Sentence:
Being loved by someone is a great blessing.

Conclusion:
Blessing is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

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