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 4.

• A. is used to
• B. is use to
• C. are used to
• D. were used to

Answer 1

Answer:

A. is used to

• The correct option to fill in blank number 4 is A). is used to. The Completed Sentence: "Usually, the term monsoon is used to refer to the rainy phase of a seasonally changing pattern..." Detailed Explanation This question falls under the English Language subject, specifically the Cloze Test or Sentence Structure section. It tests your understanding of Passive Voice and Subject-Verb Agreement. Why "is used to" is correct: Passive Voice: The "term monsoon" does not perform an action; instead, it receives the action of being used by people/scientists. Therefore, we need a passive construction: [Form of 'to be'] + Past Participle (V3). Subject-Verb Agreement: The subject is "the term monsoon," which is singular. Thus, we must use the singular helping verb "is". The Infinitive: The blank is followed by the verb "refer." The structure "is used + to + [base verb]" correctly expresses the purpose or function of the term.