In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered from 1 to 10. Choose the correct word from the given options which fits the blank appropriately. The world economy is in recession; the deepest and widest___ (1) ___the 1930s. There are___ (2) ___of___ (3) ___in the industrial countries, but most serious economic___ (4) ___anticipate that rates of___ (5) ___and level of economic activity will remain low. In all that has been written about world___ (6) ___, the___ (7) ___has been overwhelming and narrowly economic. Few have___ (8) ___the human consequences in more than a superficial manner. Not a single international study has___ (9) ___the recession’s___ (10) ___on the most vulnerable half of the world’s population, i.e., the children.
Which of these should be filled at blank (6) as per the context of the passage?
Economy
The provided passage delves into the current global economic situation, highlighting a significant recession. The core task is to identify the most fitting word for blank (6) in the sentence: "In all that has been written about world___ (6)___, the___ (7)___has been overwhelming and narrowly economic." Understanding the surrounding text is key to selecting the appropriate term.
To accurately fill blank (6), we need to consider the primary subject discussed in the passage and the context clues within the sentence itself:
| Option | Fit in Blank (6) | Reasoning |
| Development | Poor Fit | While 'development' is related to economics, the passage's specific focus on 'recession' and 'economic' activity makes 'economy' a more precise fit. |
| Economy | Excellent Fit | This term directly matches the passage's main topic – the world economy – and resonates with the phrase "narrowly economic". |
| Wars | Incorrect | The passage does not center around the theme of wars. |
| Economical | Incorrect | This word is an adjective and cannot grammatically function as the noun required in this context to represent the subject of the writings. |
Based on this analysis, the term Economy is the most appropriate choice for blank (6), completing the phrase "world economy" and maintaining the passage's thematic consistency.
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