In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
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Ravi and Arjun had been rivals on the football field since their first year in school. Both were talented players, and their competition often brought out the best—and sometimes the worst—in them. When the school team was selected for the district championship, both were chosen to play. At first, their rivalry made teamwork difficult. Passes were missed, tempers (106)______ and the coach had to step in. He reminded them that personal pride should never come before the team. Slowly, Ravi and Arjun began to (107)______ one another's strengths instead of focusing on their differences. As trust grew, their coordination improved, and the team's performance soared. In the semi-final match, it was a pass from Ravi that helped Arjun score the winning goal. The crowd cheered not just for the win, but for the sportsmanship. What began as a clash ended in a strong (108)______ that taught them the value of unity, mutual (109)______ and shared (110)______.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 107.
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Correct option: B — appreciate
appreciate ‘Appreciate’ means to recognize the value or significance of something. The passage explains how Ravi and Arjun started noticing and valuing each other’s strengths instead of focusing on differences. Hence, ‘appreciate’ is the most appropriate answer.
