Fill in the blank: In the passage, the protagonist describes the library as a _______ where silence speaks louder than words.
Answer
sanctuary
The correct answer is sanctuary — Check that the completed sentence makes logical sense.
Step-by-step solution
- Locate the sentence where the protagonist talks about the atmosphere of the library.
- Identify the word that conveys a place of safety and reverence.
- The word used is ‘sanctuary’; fill it in the blank.
- Check that the completed sentence makes logical sense.
Common mistake: Choosing ‘temple’ or ‘hall’ instead of the precise word ‘sanctuary’ used by the author.
Concept tested: Vocabulary from context
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