Question:
Across centuries, the movement of peoples, whether voluntary or forced, has continually reshaped cultures, economies, and identities. The concept of diaspora (1) ____, not merely the scattering of individuals across lands, but the weaving of complex narratives that transcend borders. Communities living abroad often (2) ____ between preserving ancestral traditions and embracing the customs of their adopted homelands. Language, food, and festivals become linchpins of cultural memory, yet over generations, inevitable transformations (3) ____, blending old and new in unexpected ways. The emotional landscape of the diaspora is often marked by (4) nostalgia, a bittersweet yearning for a homeland that exists both in memory and myth. Meanwhile, some voices within diasporic communities warn against (5) assimilation, fearing that full integration could erode essential aspects of identity.
In the following question, a sentence with a blank is given, followed by five words labeled (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). Choose the word that fills the blank appropriately in the context of the passage. Which modal/tense works best? (3)
Across centuries, the movement of peoples, whether voluntary or forced, has continually reshaped cultures, economies, and identities. The concept of diaspora (1) ____, not merely the scattering of individuals across lands, but the weaving of complex narratives that transcend borders. Communities living abroad often (2) ____ between preserving ancestral traditions and embracing the customs of their adopted homelands. Language, food, and festivals become linchpins of cultural memory, yet over generations, inevitable transformations (3) ____, blending old and new in unexpected ways. The emotional landscape of the diaspora is often marked by (4) nostalgia, a bittersweet yearning for a homeland that exists both in memory and myth. Meanwhile, some voices within diasporic communities warn against (5) assimilation, fearing that full integration could erode essential aspects of identity.
In the following question, a sentence with a blank is given, followed by five words labeled (1), (2), (3), (4), and (5). Choose the word that fills the blank appropriately in the context of the passage. Which modal/tense works best? (3)
Options:
- a) will occur
- b) occurs
- c) occurring
- d) occur
- a) will occur
- b) occurs
- c) occurring
- d) occur
correct answer : d)
Explanation:
The context requires a plural or base form verb ‘occur’.
The context requires a plural or base form verb ‘occur’.