In the following passage words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

By the (1) __________ we reach puberty, the world has reached us and (2) __________ us to a greater extent than we realize. (3) __________ family, friends, school, and society in general (4) __________ -by word and example-how to be. But people (5) __________ leaders at that moment when they decide for themselves how to be.