Question
In the question below, three sentences are given, each
of which has two words highlighted in bold. One of the words in each sentence is inappropriate in the context of the sentence. From the options, choose the one that provides the correct combination of inappropriately used words in each sentence. 1. The world is expected to invest around $90 trillion in (A) infrastructure in the next 15 years alone, resulting in more new infrastructure than is currently in (B) subsistence globally. 2. This is a dangerous (A) trench and it could (B) unravel the biodiversity and ecosystem services on which all life depends. 3. To ensure that these projects do not destroy the planet, environmental impact (A) assessments must be conducted by well-regulated, (B) impractical professionals.Solution
1.      (d) 1- We need to replace SUBSISTENCE (the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level) with EXISTENCE (the fact or state of living or having objective reality). 2- We need to replace TRENCH (a long, narrow ditch) with TRENDS (a general direction in which something is developing or changing). We need a noun to be modified by the adjective DANGEROUS. 3- We need to replace IMPRACTICAL (not adapted for use or action; not sensible or realistic) with IMPARTIAL (treating all rivals or disputants equally). Since BAB is the correct combination, (d) is the right answer.
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