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2021

English · Combination Mistake

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Question

Fill in the blank:

China is one of the most _________ countries in the world.

Options
  • A

    Popular

  • B

    Populous

  • C

    Populate

  • D

    Popularized

Explanation

In order to describe a large population of people in a given area, “populous” is used.

This is incorrect as "popular" means famous/ well-liked.

In order to describe a large population of people in a given area, "populous" is used.

This is incorrect as "Populate" means to form/ fill in a place. This is a verb.

This is incorrect as "Popularized" means to cause something to be liked.

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