In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary (1) _________ of average accomplishment in important areas of human development, (2) _________ living a long and healthy life, being informed and having a good quality of living. The HDI is the geometric mean of the normalised (3) _________ for each dimension. The health component is (4) _________ by life expectancy at birth, while the education dimension is measured by the average number of years of schooling for individuals aged 25 and above, as well as the (5) _________ number of years of schooling for school-age children.
Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1
assessment
collect – This is a verb, meaning "to gather." It does not fit grammatically in this context.
involvement – This means "participation" or "engagement," which does not fit with "summary of average accomplishment."
assessment – This means "evaluation" or "measurement," which aligns well with "summary of average accomplishment."
regiment – This means "a strict order or discipline," which does not make sense in this context.
Correct Answer:
assessment – The HDI is an evaluation (or summary) of human development, making this the most appropriate word.
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