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    Question

    In the question below, a sentence is given with two

    words missing. You are given five options containing a pair of words that can fill the blanks making the sentence contextually correct. Identify the correct choice. It’s generally accepted that going to university plays a significant part in _________ lives, and the skills gained there help to ________ a thriving society. 1. Moulding, strengthen 2. Shaping, sustain 3. Influencing, support
    A Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    First blank - we need a verb here in the present participle form to fit in the construction IN + VERB. The sentence talks about how it is believed that going to university plays an important part in building lives. SHAPING, MOULDING and INFLUENCING will fit here. Second blank - we need a verb in the base form to fit in the infinitive construction TO + VERB. The sentence talks about how the skills gained in university help to reinforce a thriving society. STRENGTHEN, SUSTAIN and SUPPORT will fit here.

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