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 to fill in each blank.

Can we see (1)________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)________ a ship does on the earth.

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

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. slowly.

Context: This is part of a visual analogy. The action described should be performed in a gentle, progressive manner for the effect to resemble that of a ship disappearing from view.

Analysis of the given options:
Accidentally – something that didn't happen on purpose; not appropriate in context.
Reluctantly – unwillingly; doesn’t fit the logical sequence.
Accordingly – consequently; not suitable for action description.
Slowly – at a slow pace; matches the visual demonstration.

Correct word: slowly

Reason: You need to rotate the orange slowly to simulate the ship’s gradual disappearance. Only “slowly” fits the meaning and tone of the instruction.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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