14. “pattern” (line 21) means:
(A) design
(B) formula
(C) link
(D) obligation
15. “focus on” (line 35) means:
(A) concentrate one’s attention on
(B) study the behaviour of
(C) supervise the activities of
(D) impose living conditions on
16. “accommodate” (line 45) means:
(A) help
(B) feed
(C) support
(D) host
17. “closeness” (line 50) means:
(A) comfort
(B) ressemblance
(C) proximity
(D) isolation
18. “family-oriented” (line 52) means:
(A) encouraging marriages
(B) restricting birth-rate
(C) with family cohesion traditions
(D) encouraging family businesses
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To find the answers to the questions, we can look at the context in which the words are used in the given lines.
14. “pattern” (line 21) means:
The word "pattern" is used in line 21. To understand its meaning, we can look at the surrounding context. Based on the sentence structure and the words around it, it seems that "pattern" in this context refers to a design or a particular arrangement. Therefore, the answer is (A) design.
15. “focus on” (line 35) means:
The phrase "focus on" is used in line 35. To determine its meaning, we can look at the sentence and the words around it. From the structure and context, it is clear that "focus on" means to concentrate one's attention on something. Therefore, the answer is (A) concentrate one's attention on.
16. “accommodate” (line 45) means:
The word "accommodate" is used in line 45. We can interpret its meaning by considering the sentence and the words around it. In this context, "accommodate" suggests providing or making provisions for something or someone. Therefore, the answer is (D) host.
17. “closeness” (line 50) means:
The word "closeness" is used in line 50. By examining the sentence and the words surrounding it, we can deduce that "closeness" in this context suggests proximity or being near. Therefore, the answer is (C) proximity.
18. “family-oriented” (line 52) means:
The phrase "family-oriented" is used in line 52. To comprehend its meaning, we need to consider the sentence and the words around it. In this context, "family-oriented" implies having traditions or values that emphasize family cohesion and interaction. Therefore, the answer is (C) with family cohesion traditions.