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Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.
It is important to ensure that we all have good, clean water to drink that is not ______ by heavy metals or chemicals.

Option 1: knotted

Option 2: clarified

Option 3: purged

Option 4: contaminated


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Correct Answer: contaminated


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

"Contaminated" means that something has been polluted or made impure by the addition or presence of harmful or undesirable substances. 

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Knotted: It refers to something being tied or twisted into knots, and it doesn't fit the idea of water quality or cleanliness.

Clarified: It means to make something clear or pure; it doesn't specifically convey the idea of removing harmful substances like heavy metals or chemicals.

Purged: This term means to rid something of an unwanted quality, condition, or feeling.

Therefore, the correct word to fill in the given blank is contaminated.

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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication is very important for us humans in our daily lives. It means talking to others, (1)_____________ our thoughts and feelings, and listening to what others have to say. When we communicate well, we can understand each other better and work together more (2)__________. Communication is especially important at work, where we need to work as a team and achieve common goals. Good communication helps us to avoid misunderstandings
and (3)__________, and makes us more productive. In our personal relationships, communication helps us to express our feelings and needs to our friends, family, and partners. When we communicate well, we can build stronger relationships and understand each other better. Communication is also important for society as a whole. It helps us to share information, ideas, and knowledge, and to understand different cultures and (4)_______________. Communication can also help us to make positive changes in our communities and (5)______________ for important causes. Overall, communication is a very important skill that we all need to learn and practice. It can help us in many different ways and make our lives more fulfilling and successful.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

Option 1: sharing

Option 2: modifying

Option 3: classifying

Option 4: converging

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