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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence with 2 blanks is

    given followed by 5 options. From the given options, choose the pair of words which can fit in both the blanks respectively and make the sentence complete and meaningful both contextually and grammatically. A state of emergency has been ______________on Greece’s Santorini and the nearby islands of Ios, Amorgos, and Anafi after a _______________of undersea earthquakes this month.
    A announced, surge Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B impeach, cascade Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ordered, tremor Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D declared, swarm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E sufficed, outbreak Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence states that a state of emergency has been imposed on multiple Greek islands due to a series of undersea earthquakes. The phrase "has been" suggests that the correct verb should be in its past participle form. Thus, option 2 gets ruled out. "Declared" fits well because a state of emergency is typically declared by authorities, making it the most appropriate choice. Other options like "announced" (which is used for general information rather than official enforcement), "ordered" (which is more directive), and "sufficed" (which does not fit contextually) are incorrect.The second blank describes the series of undersea earthquakes."Swarm" is the correct choice because a swarm of earthquakes refers to a cluster of seismic activities occurring over a period. Other options like "surge" (which refers to a sudden increase but is not commonly used for earthquakes), "cascade" (which implies a sequential flow rather than simultaneous activity), "tremor" (which refers to a single earthquake, not a series), and "outbreak" (which is typically used for diseases) do not fit.Therefore, option 4 (declared, swarm) is the right answer.

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