Instructions

Select the most appropriate set of words from the given choices to fill in the blanks.

Question 86

The Himalayas ran from east to west and cut off the cold winds from the north. This allowed agriculture to prosper and _ wealth, but it also _ barbarian invaders from the north.

Solution

The "but" indicates that the second part is a negative/undesirable effect.

Only option B conforms with the given situation.

Hence, the answer is option B.

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The Himalayas ran from east to west and cut off the cold winds from the north. This allowed agriculture to prosper and _____ wealth, but it also _____ barbarian invaders from the north.