Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
The newspaper is one of the significant signs of (1) ________ civilisation. It is the most popular form of reading in the (2) ________
times because it interests all sorts of people. It is full of political news, sports and commercial news, as well as articles by well-known
writers. A newspaper keeps us (3) ______ entertained and informed.
In these days of democracy, public opinion rules everywhere. (4) ________ government can long withstand the pressure of a strong
public opinion. It is, therefore, quite clear that the press controls public opinion, and public opinion, in turn, controls the government.
Ultimately, the press controls the government. It acts as an interpreter between the government and the people and brings the rulers
and the ruled (5) ________. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
