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Mass migration has produced a huge worldwide economy of its own which has so fast during the past few years that the figures have experts. Last year remittances sent home by migrants were expected to $232 billion according to the World Bank which these figures vital though the flow of remittances is to alleviate the plight of the migrant's family it cannot on its own lift entire nations out of poverty. Those who study the of remittances argue that the money allows poor countries to put off basic decisions of economic management like reforming their tax collection systems and building schools.

exceed affecting accelerated impact reveals finds astonished tracks

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Correct answer: accelerated
Explanation: The word 'accelerated' is the past participle of the verb 'accelerate,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of the economy increasing in speed. The context indicates a rapid change in the economy due to mass migration, making this choice appropriate.
Meaning: 'Accelerated' means to increase in speed or rate.
Wrong options:
astonished: 'Astonished' is an adjective that describes a state of surprise, which does not fit as a verb in this context.
finds: 'Finds' is a present tense verb that does not align with the past context of the sentence.
tracks: 'Tracks' is a present tense verb that does not fit the past context of the economy's growth.
reveals: 'Reveals' is a present tense verb that does not match the past context of the economy's change.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun and cannot serve as a verb in this context.
affecting: 'Affecting' is a present participle that does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
Correct answer: astonished
Explanation: The word 'astonished' is an adjective that describes the state of experts in response to the surprising figures. It fits contextually as it conveys the unexpected nature of the remittance figures, aligning with the sentiment of the sentence.
Meaning: 'Astonished' means greatly surprised or impressed.
Wrong options:
finds: 'Finds' is a present tense verb that does not fit the context of describing experts' reactions.
tracks: 'Tracks' is a present tense verb that does not convey a state of surprise.
reveals: 'Reveals' is a present tense verb that does not describe the experts' feelings about the figures.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun and does not describe a state of being or feeling.
accelerated: 'Accelerated' is a verb that does not fit as a description of experts' reactions.
Correct answer: exceed
Explanation: The word 'exceed' is a verb that fits grammatically as it indicates that the remittances will surpass a certain amount. The context of the sentence suggests a prediction about the financial figures, making this choice appropriate.
Meaning: 'Exceed' means to go beyond a specified limit or amount.
Wrong options:
astonished: 'Astonished' is an adjective and does not fit as a verb in this context.
finds: 'Finds' is a present tense verb that does not align with the future prediction of remittances.
tracks: 'Tracks' is a present tense verb that does not fit the context of predicting future amounts.
reveals: 'Reveals' is a present tense verb that does not convey the action of surpassing an amount.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun and cannot serve as a verb in this context.
accelerated: 'Accelerated' is a past participle that does not fit the future context of the remittances.
Correct answer: tracks
Explanation: The word 'tracks' is a present tense verb that fits grammatically as it describes the ongoing action of the World Bank monitoring the remittance figures. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the role of the World Bank.
Meaning: 'Tracks' means to monitor or follow the progress of something.
Wrong options:
astonished: 'Astonished' is an adjective and does not fit as a verb in this context.
finds: 'Finds' is a present tense verb that does not convey the action of monitoring figures.
reveals: 'Reveals' is a present tense verb that does not fit the context of ongoing tracking.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun and cannot serve as a verb in this context.
exceed: 'Exceed' is a verb that does not relate to the action of monitoring figures.
accelerated: 'Accelerated' is a past participle that does not fit the present context of tracking.
Correct answer: impact
Explanation: The word 'impact' is a noun that fits grammatically as it refers to the effect or influence of remittances. The context of the sentence discusses the consequences of remittances on economic decisions, making this choice appropriate.
Meaning: 'Impact' refers to the strong effect or influence that something has.
Wrong options:
astonished: 'Astonished' is an adjective and does not fit as a noun in this context.
finds: 'Finds' is a present tense verb that does not relate to the concept of effects or influences.
tracks: 'Tracks' is a present tense verb that does not fit as a noun describing effects.
reveals: 'Reveals' is a present tense verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
exceed: 'Exceed' is a verb and does not relate to the concept of impact.
accelerated: 'Accelerated' is a past participle that does not fit as a noun describing effects.

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