Question

    In the following questions, each sentence has two blanks.

    Choose the appropriate set of words for the blanks that best fits in the context of the sentence. The recent cyberattack has raised serious __________ about the country’s digital infrastructure and its ability to __________ similar threats in the future.
    A thoughts, increase Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ideas, promote Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C beliefs, counter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D concerns, withstand Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence talks about a cyberattack and its implications for digital security.
    The appropriate word for what such an incident would raise is “concerns”.
    The second blank should express the ability to resist or endure future attacks, for which “withstand” is the most suitable choice.
    Final sentence:
    The recent cyberattack has raised serious concerns about the country’s digital infrastructure and its ability to withstand similar threats in the future.

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