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

Syam and John were (1) ________ friends. They were born in the same village and completed their schooling in the same institute. They were very good (2) _________ studies. They received their graduation and post-graduation from the same university. They were fortunate enough to continue their friendship as they had an opportunity in the form of getting jobs in the same company. They were supporting each other sharing each other’s knowledge. Soon, they (3) ________ to the top administration positions. Though busy in both personal and professional life, they managed to continue their friendship. Syam got a very rare opportunity from an opponent organisation and made a decision to leave the present organisation. John (4) _________ to the top position here. Now, professionally, they were opponents. Still, they continued their friendship and continued being loyal to the organisation where they were working. Though the friendship between these two persons was not good from the point of view of the management of the companies, as the management was not ready to lose such highly skillful and (5) __________ persons, and they were loyal, they let the friendship continue. Their friendship continued without any obstacles.