Question

    In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space. Below each such sentence, there are four options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.

    Even when we have crossed the so-called herd immunity

    threshold for preventing epidemic spread, disease _____________ will continue in an endemic form.
    A incidence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B acquaintance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C appearance Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D incident Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E incidents Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘incidence’ means ‘the rate at which something happens’. This is the most appropriate word here. Other words are inappropriate with respect to the context. Even when we have crossed the so-called herd immunity threshold for preventing epidemic spread, disease incidence will continue in an endemic form.

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