Multiple choice

Directions: For the following question, select the option that best replaces the parenthesis in the given paragraph.

Addressing mediapersons here, he said that the obstacles often highlighted for lack of growth in trade are not strong enough to justify the lack of initiative. To support his argument, he cited the example of China which now has booming trade with Brazil. (.) even though the language problem and distance factor applies equally to the Chinese also, Mr. Scares noted. Calling for steps to boost trade and business ties, the ambassador said that Brazil was keen to forge strong links with Asia, for this purpose, the country is organizing.

  1. China does not want to encourage relations with Brazil

  2. Brazil is not willing to enter into a trade agreement with China

  3. China and Brazil are based on the same ground of cultural ethos

  4. China and Brazil are even building a satellite jointly
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence in which parenthesis for replacement of option has been given, describes that though China and Brazil face barrier in language but they have booming trade relation and as the parenthesis occur before even though, so a positive phrase should be used regarding their relation to replace parenthesis. Option (1) and (2) are both negative and therefore cannot be considered. (3) is also incorrect as the example of two countries have been used to contract the societies and cultures of two countries, which did not restrict the business between two. Option (4) is best among those given as it is a positive trait and also related to trade between two.

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