Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

Happy is the man who (A) the habit of reading when he is young. He has secured a life-long source of (B) instruction and inspiration. So long as he has his beloved books he needs (C) feel lonely. He always has a pleasant (D) of leisure moments. He is the (E) of wealth more precious than gold. Poor indeed is the man who does not read and empty is his life. Reading gives the highest kind of pleasure. When we are tired it is a healthy recreation to lose ourselves in the company of books.

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QID A.

• 1
  acquires
• 2
  takes
• 3
  owns
• 4
  buys