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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46913 Universal brotherhood
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
The    people    who    advocate    universal    brotherhood    often    feel    non-violence    to    be    the    essence    of    life.    They    consider    it    as    much    a    means    to    achieve    success    and    win    over    the    evil-doer,    as    an    end    in    itself    because    of    its    ultimate  .    They    believe    it    to    be    their    moral    duty    to    respect    every    indi-    vidual    irrespective    of    his    social    status    or    his    socio-political    leanings    or    even    his    evil    deeds.    Every    human    being    should    be    treated    with    love    and    care,    whatever    he    must    have    committed    or    threatened    the    other    with.    A    pacifist    can    in    no    way    deny    respect    and    love    to    a    person    who    does    evil.    A    pacifist    has    no    belief    though,    in    indulgence    in    violence    or    destructive    activities.    There    is    complete    line    of    demarcation    between    the    deed    and    the  .  Love    is    for    the    doer    and    the    aim    is    conversion    of    the    force    of    the    deed.    This    respect    for    the    evil    doer    can    only    lend    strength    to    the    feeling    of    brotherhood.    Mahatma    Gandhi    stands    out    as    a    leader    of    this    philosophy    of    pacifism    and  .    He    propa-    gated    this    and    achieved    success    in    gaining    freedom    for    India    from    the    British    yoke.    Non-violence    does    not    yield    quick    results    though.    The    purpose    would    be    achieved    slowly    and    the    great    victory    attained.    This    force    is    powerful    enough    to    bring    out    the    goodness    finally.    Gandhi's    movement    in    India    is    a    living    evidence    of    this.

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Correct answer: virtue

Explanation: The word 'virtue' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a quality or trait, aligning with the context of discussing the essence of life. It emphasizes the moral quality of non-violence, which is central to the sentence's theme.

Meaning: 'Virtue' refers to a behavior showing high moral standards, indicating that non-violence is not just a means but a fundamental quality.

Wrong options:

  • value: 'Value' suggests worth or importance but does not capture the moral quality that 'virtue' conveys in this context.
  • cost: 'Cost' implies a price or sacrifice, which does not align with the positive connotation of non-violence as a moral principle.
  • goal: 'Goal' indicates an objective or aim, which does not fit the context of describing a quality or essence.
Correct answer: evil

Explanation: The word 'evil' is appropriate here as it directly relates to the actions that individuals may commit, fitting grammatically and contextually with the moral duty being discussed.

Meaning: 'Evil' refers to morally wrong actions or behaviors, emphasizing the need for love and care despite such actions.

Wrong options:

  • crime: 'Crime' refers specifically to illegal acts, which is too narrow and does not encompass all forms of wrongdoing implied in the text.
  • act: 'Act' is too vague and does not convey the moral weight that 'evil' does in this context.
  • mistake: 'Mistake' implies an error or misunderstanding, which lacks the moral implications associated with 'evil'.
Correct answer: doer

Explanation: The term 'doer' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the person performing an action, aligning with the context of distinguishing between the action and the individual responsible for it.

Meaning: 'Doer' refers to a person who performs an action, emphasizing the separation between the individual and their deeds.

Wrong options:

  • deal: 'Deal' refers to an agreement or transaction, which does not relate to the context of actions and morality.
  • means: 'Means' refers to methods or ways of doing something, which does not fit the context of identifying a person.
  • measures: 'Measures' implies actions taken to achieve something, but does not refer to the individual responsible for those actions.
Correct answer: non-violence

Explanation: The term 'non-violence' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a principle or philosophy, aligning with the context of Gandhi's teachings and the overall theme of the passage.

Meaning: 'Non-violence' refers to the practice of avoiding violence, emphasizing its importance in Gandhi's philosophy.

Wrong options:

  • war-mongering: 'War-mongering' implies promoting war, which contradicts the principles of peace and non-violence discussed in the text.
  • love: 'Love' is a broader concept and does not specifically capture the essence of Gandhi's philosophy as effectively as 'non-violence'.
  • morality: 'Morality' refers to principles concerning right and wrong behavior, but does not specifically denote the practice of non-violence.
Correct answer: moral

Explanation: The word 'moral' fits grammatically as an adjective describing the type of force, aligning with the context of discussing ethical principles and their power.

Meaning: 'Moral' refers to principles of right and wrong behavior, emphasizing the ethical strength of the force being discussed.

Wrong options:

  • weak: 'Weak' implies lack of strength, which contradicts the context of discussing a powerful force.
  • small: 'Small' suggests insignificance, which does not align with the idea of a powerful force capable of bringing out goodness.
  • big: 'Big' is vague and does not convey the ethical implications that 'moral' does in this context.

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