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 number.
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is (1)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers (2)______ area of nearly 2.8 million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the (3)______ Amazon River which runs through the heart (4)______ the region. The rainforest is simply the drained basin for the river and its (5)______. The vast forest consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.
Option 1: specially
Option 2: similarly
Option 3: totally
Option 4: roughly
Correct Answer: roughly
Solution : The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is the fourth option.
Explanation : The key to determining the appropriate word for the blank is to understand the nature of the comparison being made regarding the size of the Amazon rainforest in relation to the continent of Australia. The phrase "it is " sets the stage for comparison, and the missing word needs to accurately convey the nature of this size relationship.
Therefore, the correct answer is roughly.
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