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    Question

    In the question given below, a sentence is given with a blank, followed by 6 choices, each having a word/phase which may or may not fit in the blank. From the given options, choose the one that gives the correct combination of choices that fit in the blank.

    The US government should establish a new expert regulatory body to ______ the huge and growing threat posed by disinformation on digital platforms.

    1. pacify

    2. reproach

    3. tackle

    4. handle

    5. repair

    6. reprimand

    A 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 1 and 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 and 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 5 and 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence seeks to convey that the US needs to do more in order to control the threat of disinformation on digital platforms. We need a verb in the base form to fit in the infinitive construction of TO+VERB. TACKLE and HANDLE fit contextually. If you TACKLE a difficult problem or task, you deal with it in a very determined or efficient way. If you HANDLE a particular area of work, you have responsibility for it. PACIFY-quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone REPROACH- express to (someone) one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions. REPAIR- restore (something damaged, faulty, or worn) to a good condition. REPRIMAND- a formal expression of disapproval.

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