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Anthopogenic influences

I was astound...

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I was astounded at his ...... lack of knowledge about the Continent of Africa.

abundant

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colossal

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Solution

The correct option is B colossal
Astound expresses a great shock or surprise which means that her lack of knowledge is too big to accept.
Hence, the appropriate word is Colossal.
option B

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Private Quelch was nick-named 'Professor' because of _________.

(i) his appearance

(ii) his knowledge

(iii) his habit of reading

(iv) his habit of sermonising

Based on your reading of the story, answer the following questions by choosing the correct options.

(a) Private Quelch was nick-named ‘Professor’ because of __________

(i) his appearance .

(ii) his knowledge.

(iii) his habit of reading.

(iv) his habit of sermonising

(b) One could hammer nails into Corporal Turnbull without his noticing it because ________

(i) he was a strong and sturdy man.

(ii) he was oblivious to his surroundings.

(iii) he was a brave corporal.

(iv) he was used to it.

(i) they had to catch a train

(ii) they could not stand Private Quelch exhibiting his knowledge

(iii) they felt they would have to lend a helping hand.

(iv) they did not want to meet the cooks.

What does Valli mean when she says, “I was just agreeing with what you said about things happening without our knowledge.”

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