Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that fills in the blanks most suitably (in the same order).

The Asian Tigers situated in the “Pacific rim have shown _____ rates of growth that have made them __ players in the near future and even the Western powers have been ___ to take notice.

  1. <span style="font-size:">massive, not insignificant, reluctant

  2. <span style="font-size:">small, minor, forced

  3. <span style="font-size:">massive, major, forced

  4. <span style="font-size:">major, paltry, forced
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The first two blanks should both be positive for this sentence to make any sense. This is available only in options (3) and (5). But (5) is rendered unsuitable by 'seeking to take notice'. 'Forced' to take notice is eminently suitable.

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