Question

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the words that best fit the meaning of the sentence as a whole.
Globalization ______ both prosperity and ______.

• A. causes … development
• B. spreads … distress
• C. reveals … doom
• D. condemns … bliss
• E. transmits … generosity

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To solve this sentence completion question in the context of globalization, we must select the pair of words that logically and coherently complete the statement.

The sentence given is: "Globalization ______ both prosperity and ______."

Let's evaluate the options:

1. causes … development: While this option might seem positive, it is less likely to highlight a commonly discussed negative impact of globalization. Thus, it doesn't fit well with the idea of capturing both positive and negative aspects.
2. spreads … distress: This option indicates that globalization results in a wide reach ('spreads') affecting prosperity positively and causing 'distress.' This fits well with the dual nature of globalization — spreading both positive and negative effects globally.
3. reveals … doom: The word 'reveals' doesn't convey the idea of actively causing or impacting changes like 'spreads.' Also, 'doom' is not directly related to globalization's negative impact.
4. condemns … bliss: The word 'condemns' implies a strong judgment, which is not typically used in the general discourse on globalization. 'Bliss' is not typically associated as a counterpoint to the effects of globalization.
5. transmits … generosity: The word 'transmits' does not adequately capture the scale or impact implied by 'globalization.' Additionally, 'generosity' does not capture common negative effects associated with globalization.

After evaluating all options, it's clear that "spreads … distress" is the best choice because it effectively balances the positive impact of 'prosperity' with the negative impact, typically associated with global inequality or cultural homogenization, thereby capturing the dual nature of globalization.

Conclusion: The correct answer is "spreads ... distress."