Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Our crops depend on the rainy season. Before the monsoon begins, farmers in communities begin their work in the fields. They irrigate their grounds and grow a variety of crops __________ for this season using the natural water supply.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. appropriate.
Context: The sentence discusses how farmers prepare their fields before the monsoon season by irrigating and planting suitable crops.
Meaning of the words:
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appropriate – suitable or proper in the circumstances
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manipulating – handling or controlling (typically something in a skillful manner)
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incompatible – not able to exist or work together
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inadequate – lacking the quality or quantity required
Correct word: appropriate
Reason: The sentence is about choosing crops that are suitable for the rainy season, so 'appropriate' is the correct word.
Final sentence: They irrigate their grounds and grow a variety of crops appropriate for this season using the natural water supply.
Hence the chosen option is correct.