Contextual errorQuestion 173 of 550

Choose the word that does not fit the context of the sentence. The words to choose from are in brackets: After heavy rain the (level) of water in the (dams) rose, the (wadis) filled, and the risk of drought became (greater).

  1. level
  2. dams
  3. wadis
  4. greater
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Correct answer: greater

Full dams and wadis lower the risk of drought. The correct word is "smaller".

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