Directions: Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Nutrition experts have researched the bad effects of junk food and have come to the (1)________ that junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy. We must substitute junk food with (3)_______ food like fruits and vegetables. So the next time you think of (4)______ that burger, hotdog, pizza, samosa, kachori or even ice cream in a restaurant, eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

The correct answer is showing.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Analyze the context of the sentence:
The sentence mentions: "...junk food manufacturing companies are fooling the people by (2)_____ deceptive advertisements that show junk food as healthy."

2. Evaluate the options for blank (2):

• showing: To display or present something visually, such as advertisements or commercials to an audience. In the context of advertisements, "showing deceptive advertisements" makes complete grammatical and contextual sense.

• observing: Means watching or noticing something carefully. Companies do not "observe" their own advertisements to fool people; they broadcast/show them.

• assuming: Means taking something for granted or supposing without proof. This does not fit with "deceptive advertisements."

• blowing: Means expelling air or spending recklessly, which is completely irrelevant to displaying advertisements.

3. Conclusion:
The word showing correctly fills the blank to express how companies broadcast or present deceptive advertisements to mislead consumers.