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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1)______ by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2)_______ in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3)________ such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4)_______. Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'housework'.
Key Points
- In the sentence, there is a mention of work at 'homes'.
- So that gives us the hint that 'housework' would be the most appropriate option among the choices because 'housework' is an umbrella term for all the work done within homes.
- Thus, the correct answer is Option 2.
Correct Paragraph: A robot is a mechanical or virtual artificial agent, usually an electromechanical machine that is (1) guided by a computer programme or electronic circuitry. In general, robots can be autonomous or semi-autonomous and are now used in different fields. They have replaced (2) humans in performing repetitive and dangerous tasks which humans prefer not to do, or are unable to do because of size limitations, or which take place in extreme (3) environments such as outer space or the bottom of the sea. For instance, robots can now be used in industry, as in car manufacturing, or they can be used in homes to do the (4) housework . Some robots may respond to speech or even be medical operating tools. There are concerns about the increasing use of robots and their role in society. Robots are blamed for the rising (5)________ as they replace workers in increasing numbers of functions.
Additional Information
- A network is a group or system of interconnected people or things.
- Example- The company has a network of 622 branches.
- Software is the program and other operating information used by the computer.
- Example- The software industry is booming.
- Handwork simply means work done by the hands.
- Example- The transition from handwork to machinery changed the textile industry.
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