Question

We may think that our thoughts are only for______but unconsciously they_______other lives, richly or adversely.

• A. action......influence
• B. ourselves.......influence
• C. meditation.......help
• D. spirituality.........affect

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve this question, we must understand the meaning of the sentence and the context provided. The sentence is about the impact of our thoughts on others, regardless of our awareness. Let’s analyze each part separately:

Sentence Part 1: "We may think that our thoughts are only for_______"

The suitable word for the blank here should refer to whom the thoughts are initially considered directed. The word "ourselves" fits well because it implies that people often think their thoughts are private and meant only for their personal reflection.

Sentence Part 2: "but unconsciously they_______other lives, richly or adversely."

The blank here requires a verb that represents the effect of thoughts on others. The word "influence" is appropriate because thoughts can have a positive or negative impact on other people without conscious effort.

Now, we’ll evaluate the options:

• Option 1: "action......influence" - This doesn’t fit because actions, not thoughts, are generally discussed in terms of direct execution rather than private intent.
• Option 2: "ourselves.......influence" - This is correct. It means we generally regard our thoughts as private, but they have the power to affect others unconsciously.
• Option 3: "meditation.......help" - Meditation doesn’t logically complete the thought process context in the sentence, and "help" doesn't fully encapsulate both positive and negative impacts.
• Option 4: "spirituality.........affect" - Spirituality is a broad concept and "affect" could work, but it’s less direct or explicit than "influence" regarding mental processes.

Conclusion: Therefore, the most suitable answer is ourselves.......influence because it perfectly captures the premise that while we think our thoughts are for personal consumption, they inadvertently affect others in various ways.