2020 · Q103
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
If scientists have discovered how __________ patterns work, then it stands to reason that they __________ have also found a recipe for rapid change, right?
EnglishFill in the Blanks
- Athose
- Bthis
- Cthese
- Dthat
Explanation
'These patterns' — the plural demonstrative 'these' refers to the plural noun 'patterns' (the habit loops just mentioned). 'This' and 'that' are singular and disagree with 'patterns', while 'those' would point to something more distant. Hence (C) these is correct.