In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Against each, ×ve words are suggested, one of which ×ts the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
The night fell heavy in the heights of the mountains and one could not see anything. All was black and the moon and the stars were covered by clouds. As Tom was climbing only a few feet away from the top of the mountain, he ...1... and fell into the air, falling at great speed. He could only see black spots as he went down. He kept failing, when all of a ...2.. he felt the rope tied to his waist pull at him very hard. His body was hanging in the air. Only the rope was holding him and in that moment of stillness, he had no other ...3... but to scream, 'Help me God'. All of a sudden a deep voice coming from the sky answered. What did you want me to do ?' Save me God,' said Tom. Do you really think I can save you?' asked the voice. 'Of course you can,' ...4.... Tom. 'Then cut the rope tied to your waist,' said the voice. There was a moment of silence as Tom decided to hold on to the rope with 'all his ...5.... The rescue team said that the next day a climber was found and frozen, his body hanging from a rope, only one foot away from the ground.