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Dr Mather refused to be daunted by this image. After all, the principle seemed plausible. Water droplets are swept up to the top of the clouds on updrafts, where they become supercooled (ie. although the temperature is below , the water remains liquid). When a supercooled droplet collides with an ice crystal, it freezes on contact and sticks. Successive collisions cause each ice crystal to more water droplets; the crystals grow until they become too heavy to remain in the atmosphere. As the crystals fall through the cloud, they become raindrops. The ice crystals act as frames to 'grow' raindrops.

provide perfectly accumulate therefore freezing threatening becoming suspended

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Correct answer: perfectly
Explanation: The adverb 'perfectly' modifies the adjective 'plausible,' indicating that the principle is not just plausible but entirely so. This fits grammatically as it describes the extent to which the principle is plausible, aligning with the context of discussing scientific principles.
Meaning: 'Perfectly' means completely or entirely, emphasizing the degree of plausibility.
Wrong options:
therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not modify 'plausible.'
threatening: 'Threatening' is an adjective that describes something that poses a threat, which is unrelated to the context of plausibility.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'plausible.'
accumulate: 'Accumulate' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not describe the degree of plausibility.
freezing: 'Freezing' is an adjective that describes a state of temperature, which does not relate to the plausibility of the principle.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not fit with the idea of plausibility.
provide: 'Provide' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify 'plausible.'
Correct answer: freezing
Explanation: The word 'freezing' serves as an adjective that describes the temperature at which water turns to ice. It fits grammatically and contextually as it specifies the condition under which water remains liquid despite being below a certain temperature.
Meaning: 'Freezing' refers to the temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid, specifically 0 degrees Celsius for water.
Wrong options:
therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe a temperature.
threatening: 'Threatening' is an adjective that describes something that poses a threat, which is unrelated to temperature.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a temperature.
accumulate: 'Accumulate' is a verb that does not relate to temperature and does not fit in this context.
perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that modifies an adjective, which does not apply to describing a temperature.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not fit with the concept of temperature.
provide: 'Provide' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a temperature.
Correct answer: accumulate
Explanation: The verb 'accumulate' indicates the process of gathering or collecting more water droplets. It fits grammatically as it describes the action performed by the ice crystals in the context of their growth.
Meaning: 'Accumulate' means to gather or collect over time, particularly in increasing amounts.
Wrong options:
therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe an action of gathering.
threatening: 'Threatening' is an adjective that describes something that poses a threat, which is unrelated to the action of gathering droplets.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the action of gathering.
freezing: 'Freezing' is an adjective that describes a state of temperature, which does not relate to the action of accumulating droplets.
perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that modifies an adjective, which does not apply to describing an action.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not fit with the action of accumulating.
provide: 'Provide' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe the action of gathering.
Correct answer: suspended
Explanation: The word 'suspended' is an adjective that describes the state of the ice crystals being held in the atmosphere. It fits grammatically as it describes the condition of the crystals before they fall, aligning with the context of their behavior in the clouds.
Meaning: 'Suspended' means to be held in a certain position, typically in the air or liquid, without falling.
Wrong options:
therefore: 'Therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of being.
threatening: 'Threatening' is an adjective that describes something that poses a threat, which is unrelated to the state of being in the atmosphere.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state of being.
accumulate: 'Accumulate' is a verb that does not relate to the state of being and does not fit in this context.
freezing: 'Freezing' is an adjective that describes a state of temperature, which does not relate to the state of being suspended.
perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that modifies an adjective, which does not apply to describing a state of being.
provide: 'Provide' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state of being.
Correct answer: therefore
Explanation: The word 'therefore' is a conjunctive adverb that indicates a conclusion drawn from the previous statements. It fits grammatically as it connects the action of the ice crystals to their role in the formation of raindrops, maintaining logical flow.
Meaning: 'Therefore' means as a result or for that reason, indicating a conclusion based on prior information.
Wrong options:
threatening: 'Threatening' is an adjective that describes something that poses a threat, which does not fit as it does not indicate a conclusion.
becoming: 'Becoming' is a gerund that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a conclusion or result.
accumulate: 'Accumulate' is a verb that does not relate to indicating a conclusion and does not fit in this context.
freezing: 'Freezing' is an adjective that describes a state of temperature, which does not relate to the conclusion being drawn.
perfectly: 'Perfectly' is an adverb that modifies an adjective, which does not apply to indicating a conclusion.
suspended: 'Suspended' is an adjective that describes a state of being, which does not fit with the idea of drawing a conclusion.
provide: 'Provide' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not indicate a conclusion.

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