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

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.

This Diwali is more significant because we are going to celebrate it after three years, without the evil shadow of Covid-19 that (1)________ looming over all festivities. The lockdowns and endless bad news of death and (2)________ had turned our country into a zone of gloom. But, this season of Diwali (3)________ all the sorrows of people by lighting the candle of hope in their lives. We can see the lights, the candles, the lanterns, and the busy people coming out of their houses and purchasing toys for their children. Let’s (4)________ those people who have made such a huge contribution to (5)________ good thoughts and saving people's lives.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.