Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The thought here is that because saliva is (1) ______ alkaline, stimulating it by chewing gum after eating (2) ______ help neutralise the acidity in your mouth and throat. (3) ______ a very small study from 2005 did (4) ______ some merit to this approach, the size of the study makes it difficult to (5) _____ any real conclusions.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: As
Option 2: While
Option 3: So
Option 4: Yet
Correct Answer: While
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
"While" serves as a conjunction connecting two parts of the sentence, implying a contrast or a different perspective related to the information presented. In this context, the use of "while" in this sentence implies that the upcoming information is related to or contrasts with the small study conducted in 2005. Hence, it is the most appropriate choice.
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