Question
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the phrase underlined in the sentence below?
It is fascinating to see life forms cope with varied environmental conditions.
Official answer and solution
- Official answer
- B
- From
- Official GATE 2014 answer key
Solution
Identify the standard meaning of the phrasal verb 'cope with' in the context of biological adaptation.
The expression 'cope with' means to deal successfully with a difficult situation or to adjust/manage effectively.
In the biological context of organisms living in varied environmental conditions, 'cope with' corresponds directly to 'adapt to', meaning adjusting to different conditions.
'Adopt to' is grammatically incorrect (the verb is 'adopt', not 'adopt to'), 'adept in' means skilled at, and 'accept with' means to receive with.
B
Confusing 'adapt' (to adjust to conditions) with 'adopt' (to choose or take up).
The answer is the one in the official GATE answer key. The solution is this site's own explanation.
Source
- Paper
- GATE 2014 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Session 1
- Question
- 1 of 65, printed as GA Q.1
- Section
- General Aptitude
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