Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The two men bowed to one (1)______ and parted. Tom found himself in a difficult (2)______. He was going to (3)______ three duels in a (4)______ of three hours. "Even if I am killed, it will be a (5)______ death," he thought.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no.4

Options

A. place
B. difference
C. matter
D. time

Answer

C