English Grammar Cloze Test
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7. Security analysts dedicate extensive efforts to mapping network vulnerabilities so that they ---- proactive defence protocols that ---- minimised risk and assured data integrity.
A) could implement / had led to
B) should implement / lead to
C) would have implemented / led to
D) need to implement / have led to
E) can implement / will lead to
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Hi Elif, let's solve this grammar question together by analyzing the sentence structure and verb tenses.
Analyzing Sentence Tense
First, let's look at the main verb in the sentence. The sentence starts with, 'Security analysts dedicate extensive efforts.'
Main Verb: dedicate (Present Simple)
Since the main verb 'dedicate' is in the present simple tense, it suggests a general fact or a current ongoing habit. We should look for options that maintain this present or future perspective.
Now, let's examine the purpose clause starting with 'so that'. This clause explains the goal of their current efforts.
Purpose Clause Analysis
so that they [Blank 1] proactive defence protocols...
If you are currently dedicating effort, it is so that you 'can' do something now or in the future. Words like 'could' or 'would have' usually refer to the past or hypothetical situations, which don't fit well here.
| Option | First Part | Context |
|---|---|---|
| A | could | Past/Conditional |
| C | would have | Past Unreal |
| E | can | Present Ability/Possibility |
Option E provides 'can implement', which perfectly matches the present tense of 'dedicate'.
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