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. Chatbots are computer programs (1)________________ to simulate conversations as if they (2)___________________ another human. For (3)___________________, there were more than ten million Replika users as of 2022. Replika is a chatbot billed as a companion who (4)__________________. It acts like a friend but relationships with the chatbot can become romantic. In many chatbot applications such as this, there may be no moderation or human checks on inappropriate (5)__________________. So be aware if your child is spending a long time with AI friends. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

• A. cares
• B. blinks
• C. negates
• D. grows

Answer 1

Answer:

A. cares

• Context of the Sentence: The passage describes Replika as a chatbot "billed as a companion." A companion or a "friend" (as mentioned in the next sentence) is expected to show emotional support or interest. Why "Cares" fits: In marketing or describing AI companions, the phrase "a companion who cares" is used to suggest that the AI provides emotional engagement or listens to the user's feelings. It aligns with the subsequent sentence which says, "It acts like a friend."