In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Cuba is known as the sugar bowl of the world. It is part of the Caribbean _____________. This country _______________ a lot of sugar in the decade of 1960s.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. region; produced.
Context: The passage talks about Cuba being famous for sugar. The correct geographical term is region (Caribbean region), and the correct verb for sugar is produced (since countries produce sugar).
Meaning of the words:
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Sector – refers to economic divisions, not geography.
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Area – too vague and informal.
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Region – correct, fits the Caribbean context.
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Stretch – refers to land length, doesn’t fit well here.
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Created – not suitable for sugar.
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Cropped – incorrect usage.
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Produced – correct verb for making sugar.
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Processed – doesn’t fit the 1960s large-scale production idea.
Correct words: 'Region; produced.'
Final Sentence: Cuba is known as the sugar bowl of the world. It is part of the Caribbean region. This country produced a lot of sugar in the decade of 1960s.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.