Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.

Sun is a____ perfect sphere of hot plasma, with an internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field.

Option 1: nearly

Option 2: near

Option 3: about

Option 4: more


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Correct Answer: nearly


Solution : The correct answer is the first option because ''nearly'' is an adverb meaning ''approximate'' and in the sentence, the sun's shape is discussed which is approximately a sphere. Moreover,  the adverb ''nearly'' is modifying the adjective ''perfect''. In the second option, ''near'' is a preposition that is used in terms of location and would make the meaning of the sentence incorrect. The other options do not fit contextually.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be "Sun is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, with an internal convective motion that generates a magnetic field."

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