In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered.…
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In the following passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers correspond to the question numbers; against each question, five words have been suggested, one of which fills the blanks appropriately.
Claude Picasso once said: “I could have been born into any family. I was fortunate that I was born to an artist as extraordinary as Picasso, and Picasso turned out to be the family business.” Most of us who run family businesses can _____(1)_____ with the words of Claude Picasso. There is great satisfaction that comes from trying to grow and build a dream that was _____(2)_____by one’s family. While I am not the biggest believer in _____(3)_____, I realise that there is a great responsibility to carry ahead the company built by previous generations and in turn pass it on to future generations. Today, family business is the most common form of enterprise. However, with the pros come the cons. Standard wisdom is that the first generation starts the company, the second builds it and the third _____(4)_____the business. This is particularly true because they are brought up with silver spoons and want to start their own businesses. Also, they are tech-savvy, talented and armed with attractive foreign university degrees. But they also have to_____(5)_____ with the fear of the unknown. Not all startups that we see mushrooming these days are successful.
Find out the appropriate word in case 3
- A.
Progeny
- B.
Legacies
- C.
Ancestral
- D.
Carry forwards
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Correct answer: B
Choice: Legacies
Why this fits:
Legacies refers to what is handed down from previous generations — inheritance, heritage, traditions, or a lasting impact. It is not limited to money left in a will.
In the sentence, the author says 'While I am not the biggest believer in _____, I realise that there is a great responsibility...' Using legacies makes sense because the author is commenting on the idea of inherited traditions or responsibilities passed down by family.
Why the other options are not suitable:
Progeny means descendants or offspring. This refers to people, not to inherited ideas or responsibilities, so it does not match the intended meaning.
Ancestral is an adjective meaning 'relating to ancestors.' The blank requires a noun phrase after 'believer in', so an adjective form is grammatically incorrect here.
Carry forwards is a verb phrase meaning to continue something. The sentence needs a noun that names the concept the author doubts, so a verb phrase is not appropriate.
Summary: Legacies best captures the idea of inherited responsibilities, traditions, or benefits that the author refers to, so it is the most appropriate choice for the blank.