Question

    Choose a suitable word from the options to fill in the blanks

    Just five years ago, Quebec was _____________ in

    protecting its natural heritage, but now they have caught up.
    A Behind the curve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ahead of the curve Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Frontloading Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Elevated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase ‘behind the curve’ means ‘less advanced, or developing, understanding something, or reaching a point more slowly than other things or people’. It is correct here. Ahead of the curve- more advanced, or developing, understanding something, or reaching a point more quickly than other things or people. It is inappropriate here. Frontloading- to put or have more payments, charges, activities, etc. close to the beginning of a period. It is contextually incorrect. Elevated- to raise something or lift something up.

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