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In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate words. Indian-Americans have ……(1) this year’s prestigious spelling bee competition with the top three spots being ……. (2) by them. Snigdha Nandipati, an eighth grade student …….(3) San Deigo, California, correctly spelled the French word ‘guetapens’ to be ………(4) the national champion for the year 2012, beating eight other …….(5) in the competition.