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Once upon a time, a bed bug had made its home in the grand, ornamental bed of the king. The bed bug led a regal and peaceful life as he ___(36)___ on the king’s sweet blood.
One day, a flea wandered into the king’s bedroom and flew straight into the king’s bed. The bed bug immediately scolded the intruder and told him that he had come to the wrong place. “You better leave before someone notices you,” he warned. “If you are discovered lurking here, you will be killed at once.” The flea replied, “My dear friend, how ___(37)___ and rude you are! Don’t you know that you must welcome a guest with polite words? Besides, I have come here with a purpose. Though I have tasted the blood of many people and beasts, ___(38)___ have I tasted the royal blood of a king. I have heard that it is delicious beyond compare and I long to have a sip of it. Please allow me a bite of the king just once.” The bug replied, "Oh flea, I suck the blood of the king when he is fast ___(39)___. I am careful to bite him so gently that he never feels my bite. You are much too impatient. I'll agree to let you have one bite of the king, but you will have to wait till I am finished myself." The flea was delighted to ___(40)___ this.
Part II: English Language
Directions (Q. 36–40): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningfully complete. Once upon a time, a bed bug had made its home in the grand, ornamental bed of the king. The bed bug led a regal and peaceful life as he ___(36)___ on the king’s sweet blood.
One day, a flea wandered into the king’s bedroom and flew straight into the king’s bed. The bed bug immediately scolded the intruder and told him that he had come to the wrong place. “You better leave before someone notices you,” he warned. “If you are discovered lurking here, you will be killed at once.” The flea replied, “My dear friend, how ___(37)___ and rude you are! Don’t you know that you must welcome a guest with polite words? Besides, I have come here with a purpose. Though I have tasted the blood of many people and beasts, ___(38)___ have I tasted the royal blood of a king. I have heard that it is delicious beyond compare and I long to have a sip of it. Please allow me a bite of the king just once.” The bug replied, "Oh flea, I suck the blood of the king when he is fast ___(39)___. I am careful to bite him so gently that he never feels my bite. You are much too impatient. I'll agree to let you have one bite of the king, but you will have to wait till I am finished myself." The flea was delighted to ___(40)___ this.
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