Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the phrase…
2024
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the phrase underlined in the sentence below=> It is fascinating to see life forms cope with varied environmental conditions.
- A.
adopt to
- B.
adapt to
- C.
adept in
- D.
accept with
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Correct answer: B
Answer: adapt to
Explanation:
The underlined phrase 'cope with' is a verb phrase meaning to deal effectively with a difficulty or to become adjusted to challenging conditions.
adapt to — Correct: means 'become adjusted to' or 'change in response to' new conditions. This matches 'cope with'. Example: 'Many species adapt to harsh climates.'
adopt to — Incorrect: 'adopt' means to take up or start using something (for example, 'adopt a method'). It does not mean 'become adjusted to'; moreover, 'adopt to' is not a natural collocation.
adept in — Incorrect: 'adept' is an adjective meaning skilled or proficient (usually 'adept at'), so it cannot replace the verb phrase 'cope with'.
accept with — Incorrect: 'accept' means to receive or agree to something; it does not mean 'cope with' or 'become adjusted to'.
Hence, 'adapt to' is the best paraphrase for 'cope with' in this sentence.