Question

Read the following statement carefully.
like a fake can be a sign of, and clinging too tightly to what feels like one’s authentic self can ________that growth.
Fill in the blanks meaningfully, in the above statement, from the following options

• A. acting, progress, enhance
• B. feeling, growth, hinder
• C. behaving, improvement, support
• D. performing, stupidity, change
• E. operating, smartness, increase

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

feeling, growth, hinder

Answer 2

Step 1: Understand the context.
The sentence implies that what may appear to be “fake” can actually indicate personal growth, while holding onto a rigid sense of authenticity could obstruct such progress.
Step 2: Evaluate the options.
- Option 1: “Acting” could fit, but “progress” and “enhance” do not align perfectly with the intended meaning of hindering growth. - Option 2: “Feeling” as a fake aligns with personal perception, “growth” fits as a sign of progress, and “hinder” accurately describes the obstruction caused by clinging to a rigid sense of authenticity. - Option 3: “Behaving” and “support” are plausible but don’t capture the depth of the sentence. - Option 4: “Performing” and “stupidity” are inappropriate for this context. - Option 5: “Operating” and “smartness”are irrelevant in this philosophical context.