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Global warming is one of the serious issues the world..
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Global warming is one of the serious issues the world is facing today. The predominant causative factors for global warming are carbon dioxide and deforestation. One of the solutions to _______________ this problem is to plant more trees.
A. Ameliorate
B. Exacerbate
C. Mitigate
D. Worsen
E. Overlook
F. Diagnose
A. Ameliorate
B. Exacerbate
C. Mitigate
D. Worsen
E. Overlook
F. Diagnose
Re: Global warming is one of the serious issues the world..
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26 Apr 2016, 02:47
26 Apr 2016, 02:47
Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation:
The given sentence gives us an overview of the factors affecting and solutions for global warming. By planting more trees, deforestation can be curbed. Here the author provides a solution to improve the negative effects of global warming. The word “solution” gives us a hint that the blank must be filled with word which has a meaning similar to “improve”. The words “ameliorate” and “mitigate” convey this meaning and are therefore the correct answer choices.
The words “exacerbate” and “worsen” are also synonyms but they give a meaning contrast to the word “improve” and therefore do not fit sensibly in the sentence. The words “overlook” and “diagnose” do not fit in this context and therefore, can be eliminated.
Explanation:
The given sentence gives us an overview of the factors affecting and solutions for global warming. By planting more trees, deforestation can be curbed. Here the author provides a solution to improve the negative effects of global warming. The word “solution” gives us a hint that the blank must be filled with word which has a meaning similar to “improve”. The words “ameliorate” and “mitigate” convey this meaning and are therefore the correct answer choices.
The words “exacerbate” and “worsen” are also synonyms but they give a meaning contrast to the word “improve” and therefore do not fit sensibly in the sentence. The words “overlook” and “diagnose” do not fit in this context and therefore, can be eliminated.
Re: Global warming is one of the serious issues the world..
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14 Feb 2019, 12:33
14 Feb 2019, 12:33
smitha wrote:
Correct Answer: A, C
Explanation:
The given sentence gives us an overview of the factors affecting and solutions for global warming. By planting more trees, deforestation can be curbed. Here the author provides a solution to improve the negative effects of global warming. The word “solution” gives us a hint that the blank must be filled with word which has a meaning similar to “improve”. The words “ameliorate” and “mitigate” convey this meaning and are therefore the correct answer choices.
The words “exacerbate” and “worsen” are also synonyms but they give a meaning contrast to the word “improve” and therefore do not fit sensibly in the sentence. The words “overlook” and “diagnose” do not fit in this context and therefore, can be eliminated.
Explanation:
The given sentence gives us an overview of the factors affecting and solutions for global warming. By planting more trees, deforestation can be curbed. Here the author provides a solution to improve the negative effects of global warming. The word “solution” gives us a hint that the blank must be filled with word which has a meaning similar to “improve”. The words “ameliorate” and “mitigate” convey this meaning and are therefore the correct answer choices.
The words “exacerbate” and “worsen” are also synonyms but they give a meaning contrast to the word “improve” and therefore do not fit sensibly in the sentence. The words “overlook” and “diagnose” do not fit in this context and therefore, can be eliminated.
Ameliorate a problem? Thats sounds weird though...
