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.

I studied at the J.J. School of Art in Mumbai, India’s premier institute (1)______ art and design. After two years I (2)______ New York City to further my studies. I soon (3)______ myself in a totally different culture which I embraced (4)______ willingly. Interestingly, it was in New York that I began (5)______ different cuisines.