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    Question

    In the following sentence, there is a blank space.

    Below each such sentence, there are five options with one word each. Fill up the blank with the word that makes the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. With temperatures __________ past 45°C in many regions, millions of households and businesses are switching on their air conditioners (ACs) for relief.
    A scouring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B shredding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C shoving Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D soaring Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E slumping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "soaring" means rising rapidly or increasing to a high level, which perfectly describes temperatures exceeding 45°C. The other options are contextually incorrect:
    Scouring means cleaning or searching thoroughly.
    Shredding refers to tearing into small pieces.
    Shoving means pushing roughly.
    Slumping means falling or declining, which is the opposite of what the context requires.
    Hence, "soaring" fits the sentence accurately.

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