Even though most farms suffered because of the _______ of rain, Tony's farm produced a(n) ______ crop, thanks to the new irrigation system he installed.
A. copious ... appreciable
B. paucity ... copious
C. pittance ... inordinate
Would it be choice B?
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Answer B is correct.
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Yes, choice B is the correct answer.
To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of the words given and how they fit into the sentence.
First, let's look at the first blank. The word "copious" means plentiful or abundant. The word "paucity" means scarcity or lack of something. In the context of the sentence, it says that most farms suffered because of the "__________ of rain." This indicates that there was a lack or scarcity of rain, not an abundance of rain. Therefore, we can eliminate choice A because "copious" does not fit the meaning.
Now, let's look at the second blank. The word "appreciable" means noticeable or significant. "Copious" refers to an abundant or plentiful crop. Based on the sentence, Tony's farm produced a successful crop despite the lack of rain, thanks to the new irrigation system. This indicates that the crop was significant or noticeable in quantity. Therefore, choice B, "paucity ... copious," is the correct answer.
Choice C, "pittance ... inordinate," is incorrect because "pittance" means a small amount of something, and "inordinate" means excessive or beyond normal limits. These words do not fit the context of the sentence and are not logical choices.