Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below has two blanks. Beneath the sentence are five sets of words. Choose the set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

We no longer suffer from a _________ of information about diet and exercise; we are rather _________ such information as a routine.

  1. deluge, deprived of

  2. plethora, showered with

  3. glut, served

  4. dearth, inundated with

  5. misdirection, given
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The first blank shows that theres no lack of information now. So, it has to be dearth. And the second filler is preceded byrather` needing a contrasting word. So, the answer is (4).

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