The following question consists of a sentence(s) with one blank only. You are given six words as answer choices and from the six choices you have to pick up two correct answers, either of which will make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Forest fires are mainly caused by acts of _________ such as accidental or careless burning of forests, poor forest management of also responsible for the fires.
A. Repellent
B. Aromatic
C. Negligence
D. Wise
E. Carelessness
F. Wily
Since the sentence talks about the accidental causes of forest fires, we can assume that they happen due to inattention. This meaning is shared by choices C and E, negligence and carelessness.
Negligence means ‘failure to take proper care over something’ and carelessness means ‘failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors.’
The rest of the choices A, B, D and F are irrelevant as their meanings are:
Repellent=> able to repel a particular thing; impervious to a particular substance
Aromatic=> having a pleasant and distinctive smell
Wise=> having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement
Wily=> skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully
Hence the correct answer is option 1.
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