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

Every evening, (1) ______ a point midway along the arrow-straight road between Amritsar and Lahore, rival squads of (2) ______ uniformed soldiers strut and stomp a 17th-century British military drill known as Beating Retreat. Barked commands, (3) ______ glares, and preposterously high kicks all signal violent intent. But then, lovingly and in (4) ______, the enemies lower their national flags. Opposing guardsmen (5) ______ shake hands, and the border gates roll shut for the night.