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Scientists around the world are racing to learn how to rapidly diagnose, treat and stop the spread of a new, deadly disease. SARS -- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -- was detected for the first time in February 2003 in Hanoi, and since then has infected more than 1,600 people in 15 countries, killing 63. At this , there are more questions than answers surrounding the disease. Symptoms start with a fever over 100.4 degrees F, chills, headache or body aches. Within a week, the patient has a dry cough, which might to shortness of breath. In 10 to of 20 cases patients require, mechanical ventilation to breathe about die from 3.5 the disease Symptoms begin in two to seven days, but some reports suggest it might take as long as 10 days. Scientists are close to a lab test to diagnose SARS. In the meantime, it is diagnosed by its symptoms. There is no evidence that antibiotics or anti-viral medicines help, so doctors can offer only supportive care. Patients with SARS are kept in isolation to reduce the risk of transmission. Scientists aren't sure yet, but some researchers think it's a newly discovered coronavirus, the family of viruses that cause some common colds. Most cases appear to have been passed through droplets expelled when infected patients cough or sneeze. Family members of infected people and medical workers who care for them have been most likely to contract the illness. But recent developments in Hong Kong suggest that the disease might spread through air, or that the virus might linger for two to three hours on doorknobs or other . Health experts say it is unlikely, though, that sharing an elevator briefly with an infected person would be enough to pass the virus.

point contents exclusively generally progress surfaces developing revive

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Correct answer: point
Explanation: The word 'point' fits grammatically as a noun that indicates a specific moment in time, which aligns with the context of discussing the current state of knowledge about the disease. It maintains the logical flow of the sentence, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding SARS.
Meaning: 'Point' refers to a specific moment or stage in a process.
Wrong options:
contents: 'Contents' refers to the material contained within something, which does not fit the context of discussing the state of knowledge.
generally: 'Generally' is an adverb that describes a broad or overall situation, but it does not serve as a noun to indicate a specific moment.
exclusively: 'Exclusively' is an adverb that means only or solely, which does not fit as it does not indicate a point in time.
surfaces: 'Surfaces' is a plural noun referring to outer layers, which does not relate to the context of the sentence.
revive: 'Revive' is a verb meaning to bring back to life or consciousness, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
developing: 'Developing' is a gerund or present participle that does not indicate a specific moment in time.
progress: 'Progress' is a noun or verb that refers to advancement, which does not fit the context of indicating a specific point.
Correct answer: progress
Explanation: The term 'progress' is used as a verb here, indicating that the dry cough may worsen or advance to shortness of breath. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the potential development of symptoms.
Meaning: 'Progress' means to move forward or advance in a particular state or condition.
Wrong options:
contents: 'Contents' refers to what is contained within something, which does not fit the context of describing a change in symptoms.
generally: 'Generally' is an adverb that describes a broad situation, but it does not convey the action of worsening symptoms.
exclusively: 'Exclusively' is an adverb meaning only or solely, which does not fit the context of symptom progression.
surfaces: 'Surfaces' is a noun referring to outer layers, which does not relate to the context of symptom development.
revive: 'Revive' is a verb meaning to bring back to life, which does not fit the context of describing symptom progression.
developing: 'Developing' is a gerund or present participle that does not convey the action of worsening symptoms.
point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the action of symptoms worsening.
Correct answer: generally
Explanation: The word 'generally' serves as an adverb that indicates the typical or usual occurrence of symptoms. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the common timeframe for the onset of symptoms.
Meaning: 'Generally' means in most cases or typically.
Wrong options:
contents: 'Contents' refers to what is contained within something, which does not fit the context of describing symptom onset.
exclusively: 'Exclusively' is an adverb meaning only or solely, which does not fit the context of describing the typical onset of symptoms.
surfaces: 'Surfaces' is a noun referring to outer layers, which does not relate to the context of symptom onset.
revive: 'Revive' is a verb meaning to bring back to life, which does not fit the context of describing symptoms.
developing: 'Developing' is a gerund or present participle that does not fit as it does not describe the timing of symptoms.
point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the timing of symptom onset.
progress: 'Progress' is a noun or verb that does not fit the context of describing the typical onset of symptoms.
Correct answer: developing
Explanation: The term 'developing' is used as a gerund here, indicating the ongoing process of creating a lab test. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the action scientists are undertaking.
Meaning: 'Developing' means to create or bring something into existence.
Wrong options:
contents: 'Contents' refers to what is contained within something, which does not fit the context of creating a lab test.
generally: 'Generally' is an adverb that describes a broad situation, which does not fit as it does not convey the action of creating a test.
exclusively: 'Exclusively' is an adverb meaning only or solely, which does not fit the context of the action being taken.
surfaces: 'Surfaces' is a noun referring to outer layers, which does not relate to the context of developing a test.
revive: 'Revive' is a verb meaning to bring back to life, which does not fit the context of creating a lab test.
point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the action of developing a test.
progress: 'Progress' is a noun or verb that does not fit the context of describing the action of creating a lab test.
Correct answer: surfaces
Explanation: The word 'surfaces' is a plural noun that refers to outer layers where the virus might linger. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the physical areas where transmission could occur.
Meaning: 'Surfaces' refers to the outermost layers or areas of objects.
Wrong options:
contents: 'Contents' refers to what is contained within something, which does not fit the context of discussing areas where the virus might linger.
generally: 'Generally' is an adverb that describes a broad situation, which does not fit as it does not refer to physical areas.
exclusively: 'Exclusively' is an adverb meaning only or solely, which does not fit the context of discussing surfaces.
point: 'Point' is a noun that does not relate to the context of discussing areas where the virus might linger.
revive: 'Revive' is a verb meaning to bring back to life, which does not fit the context of discussing surfaces.
developing: 'Developing' is a gerund or present participle that does not fit as it does not refer to physical areas.
progress: 'Progress' is a noun or verb that does not fit the context of discussing surfaces.

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