Multiple choice

Directions: Select the most appropriate filler(s) for the blank(s) such that the sentence makes coherent sense.

There are several theories which try to ______________ the functional reason for the stripes found in Zebras, though none of them is fully _________________.

  1. predict ….. erring

  2. forecast ….. appropriate

  3. project ….. cogent

  4. explain ….. convincing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Theories can try to 'explain', 'predict' or 'paraphrase' and not 'forecast' or 'project' as given in options (2) and (3). Of options (1), (4) and (5), 'convincing' in (4) on replacing the blank gives a coherent meaning to the sentence. Hence, (4) is the answer.

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