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In the past before the discovery of aeroplanes, people used to travel using hot air balloons. Although it was not a very safe option in the beginning, it was an means of transport. There were no roads or quickest means of travel for people so they took a risk of in the air using this heated air vessel. Helium and hydrogen were used later on as an improvement to the earlier design. The structure was very aerodynamic and it works on the principle of displacement of air. Many kinds of were used in the beginning, such as paper, plastic and even animal skin. The discovery of hot air balloon was as people were traditionally used to flying sky lantern. Nowadays, the technology is so advanced and it is still used in the areas where there are no roads built yet.

accidental remote manage earlier efficient matter materials traversing

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Correct answer: efficient
Explanation: The word 'efficient' describes the means of transport as effective in achieving its purpose with minimal waste of resources. It fits grammatically as an adjective modifying 'means' and contextually as it highlights the positive aspect of hot air balloons despite their initial safety concerns.
Meaning: 'Efficient' means achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Wrong options:
manage: The word 'manage' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it cannot describe 'means' in this context.
traversing: 'Traversing' is a gerund that refers to the act of traveling, which does not describe the means of transport.
earlier: 'Earlier' is an adjective that refers to time, which does not apply to the description of a means of transport.
materials: 'Materials' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the effectiveness of the means of transport.
accidental: 'Accidental' is an adjective that describes something happening by chance, which does not relate to the efficiency of transport.
remote: 'Remote' is an adjective that describes distance, which does not apply to the effectiveness of the means of transport.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that refers to substance, which does not fit the context of describing a means of transport.
Correct answer: traversing
Explanation: The term 'traversing' is a gerund that refers to the act of traveling across or through something. It fits grammatically as it serves as the object of the preposition 'of' and contextually as it describes the action taken by people in the air.
Meaning: 'Traversing' means to travel across or through an area.
Wrong options:
manage: 'Manage' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the action of traveling in the air.
efficient: 'Efficient' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe an action but rather a quality.
earlier: 'Earlier' is an adjective that refers to time and does not relate to the action of traveling.
materials: 'Materials' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the action of traveling in the air.
accidental: 'Accidental' is an adjective that does not describe an action and is irrelevant in this context.
remote: 'Remote' is an adjective that describes distance and does not relate to the action of traveling.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the action of traversing.
Correct answer: materials
Explanation: The word 'materials' is a plural noun that refers to the substances used to construct hot air balloons. It fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence and contextually as it describes what was used in the construction of the balloons.
Meaning: 'Materials' refers to the substances or components used to make something.
Wrong options:
manage: 'Manage' is a verb that does not fit as it does not refer to substances used in construction.
efficient: 'Efficient' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe substances.
traversing: 'Traversing' is a gerund that refers to the act of traveling, which does not relate to the substances used.
earlier: 'Earlier' is an adjective that refers to time and does not apply to the context of materials.
accidental: 'Accidental' is an adjective that describes something happening by chance, which does not relate to the substances used.
remote: 'Remote' is an adjective that describes distance and does not apply to materials.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that refers to substance but does not fit the context of describing the materials used.
Correct answer: accidental
Explanation: The term 'accidental' is an adjective that describes the discovery of hot air balloons as happening by chance. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'discovery' and contextually as it reflects the unexpected nature of the invention.
Meaning: 'Accidental' means happening by chance or unexpectedly.
Wrong options:
manage: 'Manage' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of a discovery.
efficient: 'Efficient' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of the discovery.
traversing: 'Traversing' is a gerund that refers to the act of traveling, which does not relate to the nature of a discovery.
materials: 'Materials' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of a discovery.
earlier: 'Earlier' is an adjective that refers to time and does not apply to the nature of a discovery.
remote: 'Remote' is an adjective that describes distance and does not relate to the nature of a discovery.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the nature of a discovery.
Correct answer: remote
Explanation: The word 'remote' is an adjective that describes areas that are far away or isolated. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'areas' and contextually as it indicates locations where hot air balloons are still used due to lack of roads.
Meaning: 'Remote' means situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Wrong options:
manage: 'Manage' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe the type of areas.
efficient: 'Efficient' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe the type of areas.
traversing: 'Traversing' is a gerund that refers to the act of traveling, which does not relate to the type of areas.
materials: 'Materials' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the type of areas.
accidental: 'Accidental' is an adjective that describes something happening by chance, which does not relate to the type of areas.
earlier: 'Earlier' is an adjective that refers to time and does not apply to the type of areas.
matter: 'Matter' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe the type of areas.

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