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. Adopting sustainable practices in daily life (1) _________ to environmental conservation. Small actions, (2)_______ reducing singleuse plastics, conserving energy, planting trees, using water sparingly and reducing the use of electronic gadgets, (3)________ make a significant impact. Research shows that communities (4)________ sustainable living not only reduce their carbon footprint but also create a healthier environment (5)_______ future generations. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

• A. enfold
• B. clutch
• C. squeeze
• D. embracing

Answer 1

Answer:

D. embracing

The Context: The sentence describes communities that are adopting or supporting the lifestyle of "sustainable living." We need a word that means to accept, support, or take up a particular way of life or idea. Word Fit: Embracing: In this context, it means to accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically. It is the most natural and professional way to describe a community adopting a new lifestyle. Enfold: This means to surround or encompass something physically (like a hug or being wrapped in cloth). It is rarely used for abstract concepts like "sustainable living." Clutch: This means to grasp or seize something tightly, often out of fear or anxiety. It does not fit the positive tone of adopting a lifestyle. Squeeze: This means to firmly press something from opposite sides. It is irrelevant to the context of community habits.