In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Every evening, (1) ______ a point midway along the arrow-straight road between Amritsar and Lahore, rival squads of (2) ______ uniformed soldiers strut and stomp a 17th-century British military drill known as Beating Retreat. Barked commands, (3) ______ glares and preposterously high kicks all signal violent intent. But then, lovingly and in (4) ______, the enemies lower their national flags. Opposing guardsmen (5) ______ shake hands, and the border gates roll shut for the night.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Every evening, (1) ______ a point midway along the arrow-straight road between Amritsar and Lahore, rival squads of (2) ______ uniformed soldiers strut and stomp a 17th-century British military drill known as Beating Retreat. Barked commands, (3) ______ glares and preposterously high kicks all signal violent intent. But then, lovingly and in (4) ______, the enemies lower their national flags. Opposing guardsmen (5) ______ shake hands, and the border gates roll shut for the night.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.