In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Passage: Thelast one in this long procession of silent men and women was a thin old man. Even (1).......... carried a load of two baskets, slung on a pole on his (2)........... In one basket there were (3)............. pots. The other basket it seemed there was a quilt, extremely (4)............ and patched, but clean still. (5)............ the load waslight, it was too muchfor the old man.
Select the most appropriate option that will fill in the blank number 4.

Options

A. ragged
B. beautiful
C. shining
D. new

Answer

A