Directions: In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces, each blank space is followed by four individual words or group of words. Select a word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for filling the blank space, and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. The Earth's climate is _______ (1) changing and evolving. Some of ______ (2) changes have been due to natural causes but others can be attributed to__________(3) activities such as deforestation, emissions from industry and transport, etc., which have led to the__________.(4) of gases and aerosols in _________(5) atmosphere. These gases are known as greenhouse gases because they trap heat and_______(6) air temperatures near the ground, acting like a greenhouse on the surface of the________(7) In order to create and strengthen the scientific and analytical capacity_________(8) assessment of climate change in the country, different studies under Climate Change Action Programme___________(9) Many important bilateral and multilateral meetings and negotiations are held_________(10) regular intervals.
What would come in blank space (10)?
Understanding Prepositions for Time and Frequency
The question asks us to fill in blank space (10) in the given passage about Earth's changing climate and related activities. The specific sentence containing blank (10) is: "Many important bilateral and multilateral meetings and negotiations are held__________.(10) regular intervals." We need to choose the most appropriate word from the options provided: 'with', 'at', 'in', or 'on'.
Analyzing Blank Space (10) and Options
The phrase "regular intervals" refers to events happening repeatedly with a consistent amount of time between them. We need a preposition that correctly connects the action ("held") to this concept of frequency ("regular intervals"). Let's look at the options:
- with: This preposition often indicates accompaniment or association. "With regular intervals" is not a standard English idiom to express frequency.
- at: This preposition can be used to indicate specific points in time or frequency. The phrase "at regular intervals" is a common and correct English idiom used to describe something that happens repeatedly with consistent timing.
- in: This preposition often indicates location or duration within a period. "In regular intervals" is not the standard way to express frequency using this phrase.
- on: This preposition is typically used for specific days or dates, or surfaces. "On regular intervals" is not a standard English idiom for frequency.
Determining the Correct Preposition for Frequency
The correct idiom to express that meetings or events happen repeatedly with a set time between occurrences is "at regular intervals". This phrase is widely used and understood in English to mean happening often and at consistent times.
Therefore, the word that fits best in blank space (10) is 'at'. The completed sentence reads: "Many important bilateral and multilateral meetings and negotiations are held at regular intervals."
Final Answer Selection for Climate Meetings
Based on the analysis of the options and the correct usage of English idioms related to frequency, the preposition 'at' is the most appropriate word to fill blank (10).
The final choice is Option 2, 'at'.
Revision Table: Key Concepts
| Concept | Explanation | Relevance to Question |
|---|---|---|
| Preposition | A word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause. Examples: at, in, on, with. | Understanding prepositions is key to choosing the correct word for the blank space. |
| Idiom | A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words (e.g., raining cats and dogs). | "At regular intervals" is an idiom expressing frequency, which is the correct phrase needed here. |
| Frequency | The rate at which something occurs over a particular period of time or in a given sample. | The blank requires a word that correctly expresses the frequency of meetings/negotiations ("regular intervals"). |
Additional Information: Prepositions of Time
Prepositions like 'at', 'in', and 'on' are commonly used to indicate time. While 'at regular intervals' is a fixed phrase, here's a quick look at general uses:
- At: Used for specific points in time (at 3 o'clock, at midnight), holidays (at Christmas, at Easter - but on Christmas Day), and fixed phrases (at night, at the weekend - UK English).
- In: Used for longer periods (in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, in October, in 2023), months, seasons, years, decades, centuries, and durations (in five minutes).
- On: Used for specific days (on Monday, on my birthday), specific dates (on October 26th), and specific parts of a day when a date is mentioned (on the morning of the exam).
Understanding these common uses helps differentiate when to use each preposition, although idioms like "at regular intervals" must be learned as fixed phrases.
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