United Nations 2 - Marvel Education

Loading question...

You are in free guest mode. Timed Practice Revision List Attempt History Progress Tracking Create a free account to unlock these tools

Prev Next

Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48215 United Nations 2

Instructions ›

* Select the correct answer into all dropdown fields. You need to answer all questions before clicking verify button.

Following World War II, a paradigm shift in international relations led to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. Formed in response to the need for a more effective global peacekeeping framework, the UN aimed to future conflicts and promote cooperation among nations. The initial membership 51 countries, each committed to maintaining international security, fostering economic , and upholding human rights standards. This groundbreaking institution set out to counterbalance the pre-eminence of any single global power, advocating for multilateralism and collective decision-making on critical issues. Over the decades, the UN expanded to encompass 193 member states, adapting its mission to emerging challenges like climate change, terrorism, and humanitarian crises. Despite its complexities, the UN remains a force in international affairs, mediating conflicts, delivering aid, and advocating for human dignity worldwide. The organization’s ongoing evolution reflects both the enduring significance of global cooperation and the imperatives of an ever-changing geopolitical landscape.

Result:

A.I. Explanation:

Correct answer: prevent
Explanation: The word 'prevent' fits grammatically as it indicates an action aimed at stopping future conflicts, aligning with the context of the UN's purpose. It is in the infinitive form, which is appropriate following 'aimed to'.
Meaning: 'Prevent' means to stop something from happening, in this case, future conflicts.
Wrong options:
harness: 'Harness' means to control or make use of something, which does not fit the context of stopping conflicts.
narrate: 'Narrate' means to tell a story or recount events, which is irrelevant to the context of conflict resolution.
impose: 'Impose' means to force something upon others, which contradicts the cooperative intent of the UN.
Correct answer: comprised
Explanation: 'Comprised' is the correct term as it indicates that the initial membership was made up of 51 countries, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the composition of the UN's membership.
Meaning: 'Comprised' means to consist of or be made up of, referring to the countries that formed the UN.
Wrong options:
contrasted: 'Contrasted' means to compare in such a way as to emphasize differences, which does not apply to the context of membership.
consisted: 'Consisted' could fit but is less precise than 'comprised' in this context, as 'comprised' directly indicates the makeup of the membership.
compared: 'Compared' means to examine similarities and differences, which is not relevant to describing membership.
Correct answer: development
Explanation: 'Development' is the appropriate choice as it refers to economic growth and progress, which aligns with the UN's goals of fostering economic improvement among nations.
Meaning: 'Development' means the process of developing or being developed, particularly in economic terms.
Wrong options:
ornament: 'Ornament' refers to a decorative object, which is unrelated to economic progress.
posterity: 'Posterity' means future generations, which does not fit the context of economic goals.
velocity: 'Velocity' refers to speed, which is not applicable in the context of economic growth.
Correct answer: confront
Explanation: 'Confront' is the correct answer as it indicates the UN's proactive approach to addressing emerging challenges, fitting both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Confront' means to face or deal with a challenge directly.
Wrong options:
mute: 'Mute' means to silence or make quiet, which contradicts the active role of the UN in addressing challenges.
camouflage: 'Camouflage' means to disguise or conceal, which does not align with the UN's mission to address issues openly.
dismantle: 'Dismantle' means to take apart or destroy, which is contrary to the UN's goal of confronting and solving challenges.
Correct answer: pivotal
Explanation: 'Pivotal' is the correct choice as it describes the UN as being crucial or central to international affairs, fitting the context of its significant role.
Meaning: 'Pivotal' means of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something.
Wrong options:
dissident: 'Dissident' refers to a person who opposes official policy, which does not describe the UN's role.
possessed: 'Possessed' means to have or own something, which is irrelevant in this context.
tropical: 'Tropical' refers to a climate zone, which has no relation to the UN's function in international affairs.

PoS Classification

With a free account: Retry and compare every attempt.

How difficult was this question?

Others found: 100% Easy · 0% Medium · 0% Hard

Saving...