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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.

Globalisation is not a new (1)_______. Traders travelled vast distances in ancient times to buy commodities that were (2) ______and expensive for sale in their homelands. The Industrial Revolution brought (3)_________ in transportation and communication in the 19th century that eased trade across borders. The think tank, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), states globalisation (4)________after World War I and nations moved toward (5)________ as they launched import taxes to more closely guard their industries in the aftermath of the conflict.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.

Option 1: chaos

Option 2: advances

Option 3: issues

Option 4: a decline


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: advances


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The sentence talks about the changes that occurred during the 19th century in transportation and communication that eased trade across borders. The term, advances fits contextually as it refers to improvements or developments in transportation and communication technologies. These advancements facilitated and made trade easier, aligning with the context of the sentence.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Chaos refers to confusion or disorder.
  • Issues refer to problems or challenges.
  • Decline refers to a decrease or reduction in something.
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