Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 5.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. or.
Context: The sentence is talking about different activities a person can do alone in a moving carriage. All the actions mentioned — sing, dance, practise a golf stroke — are listed as possibilities. The blank needs a word that continues the list of actions.
Meaning of the words:
Yet – still, or nevertheless (used to show contrast)
Or – used to show choice or option between actions
But – shows contrast
Because – shows reason
Correct word: The correct word here is 'or' because the sentence is making a list of different activities the person can do freely.
The full phrase becomes:
'You can sing or dance a two-step or practise a golf stroke, or play marbles on the floor…'
Reason: We are continuing a list of possible actions, so “or” fits naturally. Other words like “but”, “yet”, or “because” would break the flow or change the meaning.
Final Sentence: You can sing or dance a two-step or practise a golf stroke, or play marbles on the floor without let or hindrance.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.