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.
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.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

Context: The sentence is: “Chatbots are computer programs (1) ______ to simulate conversations as if they (2) ______ another human.”
Chatbots are created or built for a purpose, so the blank should mean “made with the intention.”

Meaning of the words:

designed – created or developed with a specific purpose; perfectly matches the idea of chatbots being made to simulate conversations.
detailed – means described with details, not suitable here.
destroyed – means ruined or broken, opposite of the intended meaning.
debarred – means prohibited or banned, completely irrelevant.

Correct word: designed

Final Sentence: Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversations as if they were another human.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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