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Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: C — whose
whose 'Whose' is a relative adjective denoting a sense of possession or belonging. The given sentence states that the professor, whose reputation for rigorous research was widely known, retired last year. Hence, ‘whose’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: B — setback
Setback The word “Setback” means an obstacle or delay in progress. The given sentence implies that the committee’s decision had a negative impact on the company’s expansion plans. Hence, “Setback” is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: D — remains
remains The true subject of the sentence is 'prevalence' (singular), not 'populations' (plural). The phrase "of infectious diseases among vulnerable populations" is a prepositional phrase. Therefore, the verb must agree with the singular subject 'prevalence'. 'Remains' is the correct singular verb for simple present tense. Hence, ‘remains’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: A — was discovered
was discovered The given sentence describes a past event where the scroll was found. Since, ‘the scroll’ is the object of the action (it didn't discover itself), the passive voice is required. ‘Was + V3’ is the correct passive structure for simple past tense. Hence, ‘was discovered(V3)’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: A — efficiently
Efficiently "Efficiently" is the adverb form of "efficient" and means "in a well-organized and productive manner." The given sentence describes how the manager handled the crisis, which requires an adverb to modify the verb "handled." Hence, "efficiently" is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: C — reassurance
reassurance ‘Reassurance’ means the act of relieving someone of anxiety. The given sentence states that her calm demeanor in the face of chaos acted as a reassurance for the team members. Hence, ‘reassurance’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: B — put up
put up ‘Put up’ means to stay somewhere for a short time. The given sentence states that after a long journey, they decided to put up for the night at a small in. Hence, ‘put up’ is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: A — meticulous
meticulous “Meticulous” means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. In the given sentence, the word qualifies the noun investigation, indicating that the journalist’s work was careful, thorough, and detailed. Hence, “meticulous” is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: A — when
when “Scarcely-when” is the fixed conjunction pair. Hence, “CEO signed the contract when the company” is the most appropriate answer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Correct option: D — for what
for what The given sentence is a contrastive statement that emphasizes the difference between what he spoke and what he deliberately refrained from saying. Hence, “for what” is the most appropriate answer.
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