In the following passage, some words are in bold and numbered. Choose the most appropriate replacement for each numbered word from the options provided. If the bold word is correct and does not need replacement, select option (E) "No replacement required".

Researchers have proved that long hours of **repulsive** (17) sitting can lead to a number of health complications. This growing **concern** (18) has pushed many corporate offices to opt for a standing work desk or make changes to the employee working schedule by organising ergonomic sessions, **embracing** (19) the importance of right sitting posture and regular exercise. Sitting for more than eight hours can lead to postural problems like disc damage, and strained neck in the long run. Many corporate employees who work in sitting position for long hours **combat** (20) of these postural problems. Sitting in upright position without crouching forward and taking a five minute stroll every hour can minimise the risk. Long hours of sitting can lead to imbalances in spinal structure including disc damage, inflexible spine. When a person **complains** (21) of postural problems, a/an reckoning is done by an X-ray or MRI scan. **Edifice** (22) exercises are suggested to correct the damage. Patients are also recommended to **engulf** (23) physiotherapy sessions, if required.

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In the following passage, some words are in bold and numbered. Choose the most appropriate replacement for each numbered word from the options provided. If the bold word is correct and does not need replacement, select option (E) "No replacement required".

Researchers have proved that long hours of **repulsive** (17) sitting can lead to a number of health complications. This growing **concern** (18) has pushed many corporate offices to opt for a standing work desk or make changes to the employee working schedule by organising ergonomic sessions, **embracing** (19) the importance of right sitting posture and regular exercise. Sitting for more than eight hours can lead to postural problems like disc damage, and strained neck in the long run. Many corporate employees who work in sitting position for long hours **combat** (20) of these postural problems. Sitting in upright position without crouching forward and taking a five minute stroll every hour can minimise the risk. Long hours of sitting can lead to imbalances in spinal structure including disc damage, inflexible spine. When a person **complains** (21) of postural problems, a/an reckoning is done by an X-ray or MRI scan. **Edifice** (22) exercises are suggested to correct the damage. Patients are also recommended to **engulf** (23) physiotherapy sessions, if required.

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence with the bold word (20) is: "Many corporate employees who work in sitting position for long hours **combat** of these postural problems."

2. The word "combat" means to fight or struggle against something, which fits the context of dealing with postural problems.

3. The other options are:
   - "grapple" means to struggle or wrestle with a problem, which is a better fit here than "combat" because it implies actively dealing with the problem.
   - "disarray" means disorder, which does not fit grammatically or contextually.
   - "turmoil" means a state of great disturbance, which is not appropriate here.
   - "complain" means to express dissatisfaction, which does not fit the sentence structure.

4. The correct replacement for "combat" in this context is "grapple".

**Answer:** grapple

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