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.
In the $19^{\text {th }}$ century, there was an industrial revolution in Europe. As a result, millions of people left the (1)_____ and went to work in big factories in cities. Today, it is the reverse. In several major cities, people have started moving out. Why? They want a cleaner, (2)_______ environment. There are fewer jobs in 'heavy' industries like steel and power generation. (3)_______ there are more jobs in service industries like banking, tourism and food delivery. Besides, modern transport and communications have made it easier for people to (4)_______ to work or even work from home. The result of this revolution in the 21st century will be 'spread cities' - cities are growing fast, but (5)_______ centres and people are choosing to live 40, 50 or 60 kilometres away from the city
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
Option 1: commute
Option 2: compute
Option 3: communicate
Option 4: calculate
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Correct Answer: commute
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option .
Explanation: Commute is the correct choice here. In the context of modern transport and communications making it easier for people to do something, commute means to travel regularly to and from work or a place of business, which fits the context of the sentence.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
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Compute: It means to calculate or determine by mathematical means.
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Communicate: It means to exchange information or ideas.
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Calculate: It means to determine the amount or number through mathematical operations.
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