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TOEIC Reading 5 Exercisee 363

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Question: 
O:8:"stdClass":2:{s:8:"question";s:63:"New technology changes ______ the way people work in an office.";s:7:"choices";a:4:{i:0;s:9:"substance";i:1;s:12:"substantiate";i:2;s:11:"substantial";i:3;s:13:"substantially";}}
Answer: 
d
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<p>The correct answer is (D) substantially.</p>
<p>The word "substantially" is an adverb that means to a great or significant extent. In the given sentence, we need an adverb to describe how the new technology changes the way people work in an office. The word "substantially" fits this meaning perfectly.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(A)</span>&nbsp;"substance"&nbsp; is a noun that refers to the material or matter of which something is made. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(B)</span>&nbsp;"substantiate"&nbsp; is a verb that means to provide evidence or proof for something. It does not fit grammatically or contextually in the sentence.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">(C)</span><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">&nbsp;</span>"substantial" is an adjective that means of considerable importance, size, or worth. While it is related to the meaning of the sentence, it is not the correct form. We need an adverb, not an adjective.</p>