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

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The basic elements of computers that (1) ____________ our world are explained in an interactive manner. The book has a (2) ____________ approach of colourful and creative picture-based activities. The puzzles, activities and mazes (3) ____________ the students to develop critical thinking, logical and motor skills. After every lesson, (4) ____________ exercises are incorporated to (5) ____________ the conceptual understanding of the students.

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

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. empower.

Context: The sentence talks about how the basic elements of computers have a positive and transformative effect on the world.

Meaning of the words:

Empower: give power or strength, enable
Negate: cancel out, nullify
Empowers: singular form of empower (doesn’t fit because ‘elements’ is plural)
Negates: singular form of negate (again doesn’t fit with plural subject)

Correct word: empower

Reason: The plural subject “elements” matches with the plural verb “empower”. Also, the meaning fits as computers empower (strengthen or enable) the world.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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