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.
Human migration may be traced all the way back to the (1)________ of time, and humans have been on the move ever since. Climate change, war and displacement, economic considerations, living conditions, family and clan (2)________, and, more recently, educational possibilities are all reasons for migration. Because there are several reasons for migration, migration patterns are (3)_________. Potential migrants will not only (4)_________whether or not to migrate, but also where they will go. Individuals with (5) ________ observed and unobserved features will make diverse decisions and self-select into specific areas.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: settle
Option 2: determine
Option 3: certify
Option 4: induce
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Correct Answer: determine
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Determine means to ascertain or decide. In the context of the sentence, potential migrants will not only determine whether or not to migrate, the term determine accurately captures the sense of making a decision regarding migration.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
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To settle means to establish a residence.
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Certify means to confirm or attest to something.
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Induce means to persuade or bring about.
Therefore, the correct answer is determine.
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