Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected people across the world. During these difficult (1)____ frontline workers have been at the highest risk as (2)____ have been stepping out to work daily (3)____ proper protective gear. An NGO reached out to people too (4)____ funds to procure PPE kits, masks, and sanitisers for (5)____ among the frontline workers. Several school children participated (6)_____ in this noble initiative. They collected old newspapers and books and (7)_____ them to raise a good sum of money which was (8)____ used to buy kits. The children were happy to (9)_____ and learned how taking care of each other is very (10)_____ in such challenging situations.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: rising
Option 2: raise
Option 3: raising
Option 4: rise
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Correct Answer: raise
Solution : The second option is the correct answer.
Explanation: The reason for choosing raise is to maintain parallel structure and proper collocation. In this context, the NGO is reaching out to people with the specific purpose of collecting or generating funds. The verb raise is commonly used in the context of gathering or generating funds for a cause, making it the most appropriate choice in this sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is raise.
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