Select the most appropriate option the fill in blank number 5.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. piece.
Context: The sentence talks about buying or selling something related to antique furniture. So, the missing word must connect to the idea of furniture.
Meaning of the words:
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Piece = an item or object (here it means a piece of furniture).
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Pace = speed or rate of movement (not suitable here).
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Pose = position of the body or posture (not related to selling furniture).
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Peace = calmness or absence of conflict (not correct here).
Correct word: The correct word is piece, because in the context of furniture, people usually say a piece of furniture.
Reason: Since the passage describes Mr. Cyril Boggis as a dealer in antique furniture, the natural word for selling or buying is a piece (of furniture). Other options do not fit the sense of the passage.
Final Sentence: “He was a talented salesman, and when buying or selling a piece he could slide smoothly into whichever mood suited the client best.”
Hence, the chosen option is correct.