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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 1.

Option 1: slightly

Option 2: slight

Option 3: slightest

Option 4: slighter


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: slightly


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The sentence is discussing the alkalinity of saliva and how chewing gum stimulates saliva production. The word slightly is an adverb used to describe the degree of alkalinity in saliva, indicating that saliva is somewhat alkaline, though not strongly so.

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