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 number.
I was surprised- (1) __________ at the news that my father spared me any thought, and second at my brother's compliment, (2) __________ it was backhanded. Dhri (3) __________ commented on my locks; nor did he encourage me to comment on his. Such useless (4) __________ , he believed, made people vain. Was this another (5) __________ of change?
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