Question

Choose an appropriate word to fill in the 6^th blank space.

• A. Judge
• B. Juries
• C. Prosecutors
• D. Defendants
• A. personal injuries
• B. kickbacks
• C. rewards
• D. settlements
• A. derogatory
• B. directive
• C. abusive
• D. adulatory
• A. perks
• B. raises
• C. rises
• D. reimbursements
• A. suits
• B. complains
• C. accusations
• D. remarks
• A. Torts
• B. Act of Law
• C. Class Action
• D. Procedural Law

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Option analysis is essential to fill in the 6^th blank space correctly within the sentence context. Examining the comprehension statement, we have a list of words concerning legal and office environments:

1. Judge

2. Juries

3. Prosecutors

4. Defendants

In the passage, the blank requires a subject noun that aligns with the action "awarding large _________ to plaintiffs." Here, the most appropriate group responsible for awarding settlements in legal cases would be "Juries."

Thus, Juries is correct.

Answer 2

To determine the correct word to fill in the 7^th blank space, we need to understand the context of the sentence. The excerpt discusses legal actions and outcomes for plaintiffs facing discrimination due to family responsibilities. In this context, the sentence: "________ (6) are increasingly awarding large _________ (7) to plaintiffs..." suggests that the blank requires a noun referring to outcomes or compensations given to plaintiffs. Let's analyze the options:

• Personal injuries: This term refers to harm caused to a person's body, typically not fitting as it doesn’t align with the idea of a legal award given by a court.
• Kickbacks: These are illicit payments made in return for a service, inappropriate in this context of legal proceedings awarding something to a plaintiff.
• Rewards: This term suggests a prize or something given in return for a good deed, but not typically used to describe legal compensation.
• Settlements: This refers to agreed upon compensation during legal disputes, especially fitting within the context mentioning legal awards.

Given the context, "settlements" is the most appropriate choice, aligning perfectly with legal outcomes commonly discussed in such scenarios where plaintiffs get compensated. Therefore, the sentence should correctly read: "Courts are increasingly awarding large settlements to plaintiffs..."

Answer 3

To fill in the eighth blank space, consider the context provided by the passage. It discusses scenarios involving plaintiffs who have been subjected to certain experiences. Let's break down the surrounding text to understand what kind of comments and harassment are being referred to:

1. The text mentions 'plaintiffs' who have 'experienced' something specific.
2. The context involves 'comments and harassment' related to these experiences.
3. The general tone suggests something negative, leading to legal actions.

Given the options provided (derogatory, directive, abusive, adulatory), we need a word that reflects a negative tone associated with the comments and harassment described. Here's a brief look at each:

• Derogatory: Suggesting a critical or disrespectful attitude. This aligns with negative comments.
• Directive: An authoritative instruction; does not fit the context of negative experiences.
• Abusive: Involving harsh and insulting language; although negative, it is more severe and may not match the subtlety of 'comments'.
• Adulatory: Excessively praising; directly opposite to the intended negative tone.

The appropriate word for the context of negative comments and harassment related to family responsibilities is derogatory.

Answer 4

To select the most appropriate word for the 9^th blank, analyze the context within the provided text. The passage discusses how certain entities award substantial benefits to plaintiffs affected by discrimination or harassment pertaining to family responsibilities. The sentence before states "denied promotions and ________ (9)," suggesting the word needed should logically pair with "promotions" as a type of reward or compensation typically associated with employment. Let's review the options:

• perks: Although perks are additional benefits, they are generally not directly aligned with "promotions" as a primary employment term.
• raises: Normally associated with salary increases and often with promotions, "raises" fits well with "promotions," making it a suitable choice.
• rises: While related to increase, this term is less specific and mostly used in a different context than employment benefits.
• reimbursements: Generally refers to repaying expenses, not typically linked directly with "promotions".

Given the context of employment and compensation alongside "promotions," the correct answer is "raises".

Answer 5

In order to effectively fill the blank in the given passage, we need to consider the context and flow of the text. The passage discusses the legal context concerning employment and family responsibilities. Before the blank, the passage mentions that courts are awarding large sums to plaintiffs due to comments and harassment. The phrase "These _________ (10) are more likely to prevail than other employment-related cases." indicates that the word is a noun and it describes the subject of legal cases or actions discussed.

We have these options:

• suits
• complains
• accusations
• remarks

Analyzing each:

1. complains: The term "complain" is usually used as a verb or a noun in different contexts, but does not specifically fit the legal terminology when discussing court cases.
2. remarks: "Remarks" typically refer to comments or statements, which do not directly describe legal actions.
3. accusations: While "accusations" is closer to legal terms, it does not specifically address the nature of formal legal proceedings.
4. suits: The term "suits" refers to legal proceedings or actions, which is directly relevant to the context concerning court actions discussed in the passage.

Based on this analysis, "suits" is the most contextually appropriate word to fill the 10^th blank.

Answer 6

In the given comprehension passage, we need to fill in the blank for the 11^th space. Let's analyze the sentence that includes this blank: "__________ (11) suits on behalf of caregivers are on the rise as well." Here, we are looking for a term that describes a legal action involving a group or collective rather than an individual. The options provided are:

• Torts
• Act of Law
• Class Action
• Procedural Law

Among these, "Class Action" is the most appropriate choice. A "class action" involves legal proceedings where a group of people collectively bring a claim to court or are sued. This aligns perfectly with the idea of suits "on behalf of caregivers," suggesting a suit that represents a group of individuals in similar legal circumstances. Therefore, the correct word for the 11^th blank is "Class Action", as it fits both the context and the grammatical structure of the sentence.