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Fill in the blank (abstract noun after “one of those … which”) “Ambition is one of those ______ which are never satisfied.” Choose the most suitable plural noun.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    passions
  • B
    ideals
  • C
    hobbies
  • D
    occupations

Answer

Correct Answer: passions

Explanation

Given data

  • Ambition is being grouped with things that are never satisfied.

Concept/ApproachIn literary/idiomatic English, unsatisfied inner drives are called passions or desires. “Passions” fits best.

Option analysispassions — correct semantic field.ideals — may be aspirational but not “never satisfied.”hobbies / occupations — unrelated to inner compulsion.

Final Answerpassions

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