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

Comprehension:
Being constant (1) ____ repeating a task or action, or performing an activity without a stop or interval. Consistency can never be attained in a sporadic or (2) ___ manner. When you perform anything regularly or constantly, you will not only build expertise in that area, but you will also gain a better (3) ____ of it. Because of the greater amount of effort put in over a longer period of time, this enhanced comprehension is (4) ____ . Asa result, consistency is the (5) ____ that allows anyone to consistently put in the effort.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.