Multiple choice

Directions: Carry One Mark Each.

Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:

Apparent lifelessness ____________ dormant life.

  1. harbours

  2. leads to

  3. supports

  4. affects
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A Correct answer
Explanation

(A) harbours (verb) Meaning - Gives none or shelter to Example - Woodlands that once harboured a colony of red deer (B) leads to (noun) Meaning - The initiative in an action Example - Britain is now taking the lead in environmental policies. (C) supports (verb) Meaning - Give assistance to, especially financially Example - Poor children of school supported by government. (D) affects (verb) Meaning - Cause to happen; bring about Example - The prime minister effected many policy changes. Conclusion: In the blank space, a verb has to be there to complete the meaning of sentence. So, ‘harbours’ gives a meaningful sentence.

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