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 4.
Option 1: trooped
Option 2: soared
Option 3: de-escalated
Option 4: stalled
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Correct Answer: stalled
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
The word stalled means to come to a stop or halt. In the context of globalisation, it implies that the progress or advancement of globalisation halted or stopped after World War I due to nations imposing import taxes and becoming more protective of their industries, restricting the free flow of goods and services across borders.
The meanings of other options are as follows:
- Trooped : This verb refers to moving or gathering together in groups, usually in a military sense.
- Soared : This word means to rise or increase rapidly and significantly.
- De-escalated : This term means to reduce the intensity or extent of something.
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