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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.
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Option 3 : evolve
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'evolve'.
- The passage highlights the changing nature of newspapers in response to the digital transformation.
- The appropriate verb should indicate a process of gradual development and adaptation.
- "Evolve" fits well as it denotes the process of gradual development, which aligns with the context of newspapers adapting to new mediums.
- Other options ("dissolve", "involve", "revolve") do not fit the context of newspapers adapting and progressing.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.
Complete Passage: Newspapers are like mirrors reflecting (1)the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum for (2) dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering a (3) sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural richness(4), and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to evolve,(5) adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.
- Dissolve (विघटन करना): "Dissolve" means to close down or make a process disappear, which does not fit the context of transformation.
- Involve (शामिल करना): "Involve" means to include or engage, which does not convey the process of change or adaptation.
- Revolve (घूमना): "Revolve" means to move in a circle around something, which does not fit the idea of gradual development or adaptation.
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