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Multiple Choice Questions

Select the most appropriate option for blank no 3 ........

English Language (CCS) Cloze test

Eager to control the South Atlantic, the British Navy had tasked Admiral Byron (1) ___________ setting an island off the South American coast (2) ___________ ships could resupply, and then finding an alternative (3) __________ to the East Indies. After rounding the tip of South America, Admiral Byron confronted the world’s (4) ____________ body of water the endless Pacific Ocean. After a month of empty blue horizon, a tiny island (5) __________. Byron joyously described the island’s “beautiful appearance – surrounded by a beach of the finest white sand – and covered with tall trees.”

Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3.

route

road

path

means

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Explanation:

- The British Navy wanted control over the South Atlantic, and tasked Admiral Byron with a mission.

- Admiral Byron was first to establish a resupply island for ships off the South American coast.

- The third blank refers to the task of finding a path from there to the East Indies.

- Option 1: "route" refers to a specific course or way for travel, especially a navigational course between two places. It is the most fitting in this context.

- Option 2: "road" usually refers to a paved path for vehicles on land, less relevant for sea navigation.

- Option 3: "path" generally refers to a trail or walkway, suitable in informal settings or land contexts.

- Option 4: "means" refers to methods or tools used for achieving something, not suitable for physical navigation.

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