Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternative given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Atlas was made to hold the sky up on his shoulders as a punishment. Once,Hercules (151) _____ to hold it for Atlas while the latter went looking (152) _____ golden apples. When Atlas returned, he saw Hercules (153) _____ hard to hold the sky. The weight of sky (154) _____ Hercules sweat and groan. Now Atlas did not want to (155) _____ a job as arduous as that!
select the correct option for blank number 153

Options

A. tackling
B. struggling
C. coping
D. seeking

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) struggling
Struggling - striving to achieve or attain something in the face of difficulty or resistance. Tackling - make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task). Coping - deal effectively with something difficult. Seeking - attempt to find (something).
So , option (b) is the answer