Question

Which of the following can replace the word given in bold in the passage?

• A. Insufficient
• B. Pathetic
• C. Meagre
• D. Plentiful

Hint:

Focus on the context when choosing a replacement word, especially for descriptive terms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The word 'plentiful' fits the context, indicating a large amount of pollution in the air, as described in the passage. Here's why the other options are incorrect: - Option (a) 'Insufficient' suggests a lack of something, which contradicts the passage's idea of abundant pollution.
- Option (b) 'Pathetic' is a negative word, which doesn't fit the neutral descriptive tone used in the passage.
- Option (c) 'Meagre' implies something small or insufficient, which is opposite to the idea of large-scale pollution in the passage. Thus, (d) 'Plentiful' is the correct choice.