Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Can we see (1)________ the earth is a globe? Yes, we can, when we watch a ship that sails out to sea, if we watch closely, we see that the ship begins to (2)________. The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower, (3)________ we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all. What is hiding the ship from us? It is the earth. Stick a pin most of the way into an orange, and (4)________ turn the orange away from you. You will see the pin disappear, (5)________ a ship does on the earth.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Option 1: until
Option 2: after
Option 3: up to
Option 4: since
Correct Answer: until
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option.
Explanation : The word until is used to indicate the point in time at which a specific action or event takes place. In this case, it's used to show the progression of the ship disappearing from view as it sails away from the observer.
The options are as follows:
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After: It indicates a point in time following another point or event.
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Up to: It means as far as a particular point, limit, or extent.
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Since: It is used to specify a point in time when something started or a reason for an action.
The correct sentence is: "The bottom of the ship disappears first, and then the ship seems to sink lower and lower until we can only see the top of the ship, and then we see nothing at all."
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