Grammar Cloze Test Question
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Implantation of the embryo is a milestone in human development as it is from this stage onwards that the embryo ---- to take shape and the overall body plan --. A) began / had been decided B) begins / is decided C) had begun / will be decided D) will begin / was decided E) is beginning / has been decided
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Sentence Analysis
First, let's look at the context of the sentence. It describes a general biological fact about human development.
General Fact / Scientific Truth
Notice the verb tense used in the main part of the sentence: 'Implantation... is a milestone' and 'it is from this stage'.
The use of 'is' indicates that we are dealing with the Present Simple tense to state a universal truth.
Now, let's look at the first blank. We need a verb to describe what the embryo does from that stage onwards.
Finding the Correct Tense
Since we are describing a general process, the present simple 'begins' is the most natural fit here.
Next, let's look at the second blank: 'and the overall body plan --'.
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