Question

    In the following question a sentence is given with a

    blank followed by 5 options. From the given options choose the option which can fill the given blank most appropriately and make the sentence both contextually and grammatically correct.   The government has introduced a new policy to ________ the impact of climate change on coastal cities.
    A alleviate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B intensify Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ignore Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D abandon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E deter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Alleviate" means to reduce or lessen the severity of something, which fits with the context of mitigating the impact of climate change. "Intensify" means to make something stronger, "ignore" means to pay no attention to, and "abandon" means to leave, all of which do not align with the intended meaning of addressing climate change impacts. 

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