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 5.

The correct answer is options.

Let's analyze the context of the sentence containing blank (5):

"So the next time you think of... eating joint or a party, stop your instincts and look for some healthier food (5)_____ instead."

The passage advises replacing junk food with healthier food alternatives like fruits and vegetables. Therefore, when choosing what to eat, one should look for healthier food choices or alternatives. The word options fits best in this context, as "food options" refers to choices available for food.

Let's look at why the other choices are incorrect:

1. chances - Means possibilities or probabilities, which does not logically fit with selecting food items.
2. comparisons - Refers to assessing similarities or differences between things, which does not make sense in context.
3. additions - Refers to adding extra items, whereas the passage is about replacing junk food with healthier alternatives, not just adding more food.

Thus, options is the most appropriate word to complete blank number 5.