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Directions:

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Haria, a poor barber lived alone in his small hut. He was …(1)… to his work and whatever he earned was enough to fulfil his needs. One evening, after returning from work, Haria was hungry. Just as he was …(2)… what he could cook for dinner he heard a hen clucking outside his hut. "That hen would make a great feast for me," thought Haria and prepared to catch the hen. With a little effort he …(3)… in catching the hen and as he was about to kill the hen, it squeaked, "Please do not kill me, Oh kind man ! I will help you." Haria stopped. …(4)… he was surprised that the hen spoke, he asked, "How can you help me ?" "If you …(5)… my life, I will lay a golden egg for you everyday," said the hen.

Haria's eyes …(6)… in delight. Haria was surprised to hear this promise. "A golden egg ! That too everyday ! But why should I believe you ? You might be lying," said Haria. "If I do not lay a golden egg tomorrow, you can kill me," said the hen. After this promise, Haria spared the hen and …(7)… for the next day.

The next morning, Haria found a golden egg …(8)… outside his hut and the hen sitting beside it. "It is true ! You really can lay a golden egg !" exclaimed Haria with great delight. He did not …(9)… this incident to any one, …(10)… that others would catch the hen.