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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

    Solutions
    Let's first understand the meaning of the words:
    Referred: something which is mentioned or alluded to.
    Called: assign a specified (usually proper) name to.
    Pushed: move with force.
    Passed: go across or through.
    In the given sentence, total solar eclipse has been mentioned as Great American Eclipse, so 'referred' is the suitable word and also refer takes proposition to with it. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

    Solutions
    Let's first learn the meaning of the given words:
    Visible: capable of being seen; or open to easy view.
    Clearly: without doubt or question.
    Across: from one side to the other of a place, area, etc.
    In this case, the solar eclipse was visible from the united states of America to the Atlantic coasts. Other options don’t fit well into the context. Hence, option A is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

    Solutions
    The most appropriate word in the given blank is obscuring. Obscuring means keeping something from being seen or concealing. In this case the Sun is concealed by the moon. Other words don't fit here contextually. Hence, option D is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

    Solutions
    The first sentence of the passage tells us that 'total solar eclipse' has been talked about in the sentence. Also, the next sentence following the blank talks about the moon blocking all of Sun’s direct light it becomes apparent that the eclipse being talked about here is a total solar eclipse. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    On Monday, August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse, frequently _________(1) to as the "Great American Eclipse", was visible within a band _________(2) the entire contiguous United States passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. In other countries, it was visible only as a partial eclipse. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly __________(3) the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A _________(4) solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is larger than the Sun's, blocking all direct sunlight, turning day into darkness. Totality _________(5) in a narrow path across Earth's surface, with the partial solar eclipse visible over a surrounding region thousands of kilometers wide.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

    Solutions
    Occurs means ‘to happen or to take place’ which in this case is the total solar eclipse. Rest options submerge, falls and coincides don’t make proper sense when put into the sentence. Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    While recent commentators have asserted that Nightingale's ____________ (1) in the Crimean War were exaggerated by the media at the time, critics agree on the ____________ (2) importance of her follow-up achievements in professionalizing nursing roles for women. In 1860, Nightingale ____________ (3) the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school ____________ (4) St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first ____________ (5) nursing school in the world, now a part of King's College London.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

    Solutions
    Rights = a moral or legal entitlement to have or do something.
    Mixing = to associate with others socially.
    Achievements = attainments.
    The word ‘role’ is incorrect as the verb after the blank is ‘were’ so the noun should be in plural form too.
    Hence, option C is the correct answer as later in the paragraph, Nightingale's achievements have been mentioned. 
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    While recent commentators have asserted that Nightingale's ____________ (1) in the Crimean War were exaggerated by the media at the time, critics agree on the ____________ (2) importance of her follow-up achievements in professionalizing nursing roles for women. In 1860, Nightingale ____________ (3) the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school ____________ (4) St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first ____________ (5) nursing school in the world, now a part of King's College London.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2
    Solutions
    Let's first learn the meanings of the words:
    Decisive = producing a definite result.
    Tiring = causing one to need rest or sleep.
    Flout = openly disregard (a rule, law, or convention).
    Jeering = making rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice.

    The nursing school opened by Nightingale was able to give definite results in the future (by professionalizing the nursing). The only word that will fit in the blank is 'decisive'. 

    Thus, option A is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    While recent commentators have asserted that Nightingale's ____________ (1) in the Crimean War were exaggerated by the media at the time, critics agree on the ____________ (2) importance of her follow-up achievements in professionalizing nursing roles for women. In 1860, Nightingale ____________ (3) the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school ____________ (4) St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first ____________ (5) nursing school in the world, now a part of King's College London.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3
    Solutions
    The correct tense here would be simple past as the activity took place and had been over a long time ago. Thus, 'laid', i.e. option C is the correct verb.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    While recent commentators have asserted that Nightingale's ____________ (1) in the Crimean War were exaggerated by the media at the time, critics agree on the ____________ (2) importance of her follow-up achievements in professionalizing nursing roles for women. In 1860, Nightingale ____________ (3) the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school ____________ (4) St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first ____________ (5) nursing school in the world, now a part of King's College London.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4
    Solutions
    The correct preposition to convey the location is 'at'. Thus, option A is the correct answer.
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    Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

    While recent commentators have asserted that Nightingale's ____________ (1) in the Crimean War were exaggerated by the media at the time, critics agree on the ____________ (2) importance of her follow-up achievements in professionalizing nursing roles for women. In 1860, Nightingale ____________ (3) the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school ____________ (4) St Thomas' Hospital in London. It was the first ____________ (5) nursing school in the world, now a part of King's College London.

    ...view full instructions

    Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5
    Solutions
    The adjective in the blank must be such that it conveys the correct meaning. The word 'secular' which means 'not connected with religious or spiritual matters' conveys the correct meaning. A nursing school cannot be religious. The word 'prejudiced' means 'biased' and does not fit here. The word 'judicial' which means 'judiciary or of, by, or appropriate to a law court or judge' is irrelevant here. Thus, option D is the correct answer.
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