In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help ofthe alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:

A century ago the process of choosing a career was a (1)............ matter than it is today. A boy often (2)......... in his father’s footsteps. A girl learned (3)............ household skills that helped her to (4).............. a good wife and mother. Now-a-days (5)......... people grow up in a much freer society where they enjoy unlimited career opportunities.