Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 4 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
Elephant Island's name is attributed to (1) ______ its elephant head-like ppearance and the sighting of elephant seals (2) ______ Captain
George Powell in 1821, one of the 3) ______ sightings. (4) ______, in Russia it is still known under the name (5) ______ by ts discoverers in
1821 - Mordvinova Island.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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SSC MTS 20th July 2022 Shift-1

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Thus

However

Thereby

Therefore

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Explanation:

- (1) The passage talks about why Elephant Island got its name. It resembles an elephant head and elephant seals were seen by early explorers.

- (2) The word gap following "(2)" is meant to identify who spotted the seals, indicating a specific person.

- (3) The phrase "one of the (3)" likely references a sequence or occurrence, such as sightings or incidents.

- (4) The missing word for blank (4) connects the previous sentence with the following one, which contrasts the naming conventions in different locations.

- Options for Blank (4):

- "Thus" and "Therefore" (Options 1 & 4) indicate a conclusion or result from a previous statement.

- "Thereby" (Option 3) illustrates a consequence or means of achieving something.

- "However" (Option 2) introduces a contrast or exception, which fits because the passage contrasts naming practices.

- ?? Correct Answer: Option 2, "However" introduces the contrast effectively.