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.
Following in the footsteps of France, Italy has (1)_____ a new tax to be (2)_____ on large tech companies, a move that is likely to put more strain on the country's relations with the USA. The Italian parliament has approved a 3 % digital tax on some digital revenue of technology companies that make over $831 million in global revenue, including at least $6 million in Italy. The tax (3)_____ similar to the one France implemented earlier this year, which has attracted (4)_____ criticism from the USA. According to a report in The Epoch Times, dozens of countries are working on proposals to change corporate tax schemes to (5)_____ money from tech firms that have users across the world, such as Facebook and Google's parent company Alphabet.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: take
Option 2: remove
Option 3: seize
Option 4: capture
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Correct Answer: capture
Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.
Explanation:
- Take: While "take" could work, it might not convey the sense of acquiring or collecting as strongly as needed in the context.
- Remove: This word doesn't fit the context of changing tax schemes to acquire money.
- Seize: "Seize" is more forceful and may not be the most appropriate word in this context.
- Capture: In the context of changing corporate tax schemes, "capture" can mean acquiring or gaining control over money from tech firms.
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