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    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

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    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    Since the passage talks about the manufacturers of the products, hence 'producers' should be used to complete the sentence meaningfully.

  • Question 2/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

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    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    When talking about making a law or a bill or putting it in practice, the word 'enact' is used. Hence, it is the most suitable response. 

  • Question 3/10
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    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    The passage advocates that the manufacturers of products which cause problems should pay for the harm they are doing. The example of US Congress' law enacted in 1980 is cited in the passage to support the context. Corresponding to it, 'pay' is the most suitable filler for the blank.

  • Question 4/10
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    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    The sentence means that the environmental lawyer could not figure out any reason as to why a law like the one enacted by the US Congress in 1980 could not be made for the financial polluters. Corresponding to this, 'reason' is the most suitable response.

  • Question 5/10
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    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    Ante up means to contribute one's share of a payment or to pay what is due. The sentence states that the environmental lawyer could not figure out a reason as to why the lawmakers haven't advocated for a law against the financial polluters and force them to shell out a share of their profits. Corresponding to this, 'force' is the most suitable response. 

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    'midst' is the most suitable response. 'in the midst of something' means in the middle of or surrounded by something, experiencing something or in the process of doing something.

  • Question 7/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    On reading the following statements we find that the tax payers are held responsible for the situation which indicates that the context of this part of the statement is negative. Hence, 'cost' should be used.

  • Question 8/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    The manufacturers obviously benefit from a product, be it hazardous or helpful for the people. Hence, 'pocketed' is the most suitable response.

  • Question 9/10
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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    The context holds manufacturers (taxpayers) responsible for the situation and states that they benefit a lot from the hazardous products. In such a case, they should also pay when the clean up is being done. 

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    Directions For Questions

    Direction: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, four words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. 

    The US is in the (1) of a clean-up of toxic financial waste that will (2)taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars, at the very least. The Primary manufacturers of these hazardous products (3) multimillion-dollar pay checks for their efforts. So why aren't we (4) them pay for the mop-up? This is, after all, what the US Congress (5) in 1980 for (6) of actual toxic waste. Under the Superfund law (7) that year, polluters (8) for the messes they make. Environmental lawyer E Michael Thomas sees no (9) lawmakers couldn’t demand the same of financial polluters and (10) them to ante up some of the bank bailout money.

    ...view full instructions


    Find out the appropriate word in each case.

    Solutions

    'decreed' is the most suitable response. It means ordered, commanded or dictated.

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