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In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Science helps us in _______ at the answer, but the main decision lies with ourselves.

  1. A
    arriving
  2. B
    deriving
  3. C
    concluding
  4. D
    finishing

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The correct option is A.The phrasal verb "arriving at" is standard English nomenclature used when reaching a conclusion, decision, or answer (e.g., "arriving at the answer").'Deriving' is followed by 'from' (deriving from).'Concluding' and 'finishing' do not take the preposition 'at' in this conceptual context.

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In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.Science helps us in _______ at the answer, but the main decision lies with ourselves.
A
arriving
B
deriving
C
concluding
D
finishing

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