Instructions

Read the following comprehension carefully and answer the questions accordingly.

One spring, while visiting in the little village among the High Mountains where her ancestors had dwelt for _____________ my Aunt kindled the callow fancy of my uncle, Howard Carpenter, then an idle, shiftless boy of twenty-one.

Question 54

Which word, if inserted in the blank, makes the most sense in the context of the passage?

Solution

The sentence describes a village where the aunt's ancestors lived for a long, extended period.

"Generations" (Option D) fits perfectly because it implies multiple family lines (grandparents, parents, etc.) living there over time. The phrase "dwelt for generations" is a common way to describe long-term ancestral habitation.

The other options don't fit because "days" (option A) presents too short a timespan for the ancestors' dwelling; "seasons" (option B) implies cyclical changes (summer/winter), not long-term residence, and "infinity" (option C) is illogical (no family lives "forever").

The mention of "ancestors" strongly suggests a multi-generational timescale, making "generations" the only natural choice. The correct answer is therefore option D.

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