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. A monsoon is traditionally a seasonal reversing wind (1)________________ by corresponding changes in precipitation but is now (2)___________ describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated (3)_______________ annual latitudinal oscillation of the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) between its limits to the north and south of the equator. Usually, the term monsoon (4)___________ refer to the rainy phase of a seasonally changing pattern, although technically there is also a dry phase. The term is also sometimes used to (5)_________________ locally heavy but short-term rains. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number .1

• A. accompanies
• B. accompany
• C. accompanied
• D. accompanying

Answer 1

Answer:

C. accompanied

• This question is part of the English Language subject, specifically the Cloze Test section. This section tests your understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary in context. Why "accompanied" is correct: Passive Voice Construction: The sentence describes a "reversing wind" that is joined or followed by another event (changes in precipitation). In this structure, we use the Past Participle (V3) form to act as an adjective describing the wind. The "By" Clue: The word "by" immediately following the blank is a major hint. In English, the structure is usually "Verb (V3) + by + Agent/Cause." Example: "The singer was accompanied by a pianist." Meaning: To be "accompanied by" means to happen at the same time as something else. The wind and the rain happen together.