Meaning: 'Likely' means having a high probability of occurring or being true.

Wrong options:

• highly: 'Highly' is an adverb that intensifies an adjective or another adverb but does not fit here as it does not convey the probability of seeking care.
• problems: 'Problems' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not modify the verb 'to seek.'
• prevent: 'Prevent' is a verb that does not fit in this context as it does not relate to the likelihood of seeking care.

Correct answer: problems

Explanation: The term 'problems' is a noun that refers to difficulties or issues arising from unplanned pregnancies. It fits contextually as it describes the ongoing issues that stem from such pregnancies after birth.

Meaning: 'Problems' refers to difficulties or challenges that need to be addressed.

Wrong options:

• likely: 'Likely' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun or issue related to pregnancy.
• working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not fit contextually as it does not refer to issues or challenges.
• workforce: 'Workforce' is a noun that refers to the group of people engaged in work, which does not relate to the problems arising from unplanned pregnancies.

Correct answer: workforce

Explanation: The word 'workforce' is a noun that refers to the group of individuals engaged in work. It fits contextually as it describes the increasing number of women entering the labor market, which is relevant to the discussion of single-parent families.

Meaning: 'Workforce' refers to the total number of workers employed or available for work in a particular area or industry.

Wrong options:

• working: 'Working' is a gerund that does not fit as it does not refer to a collective group of individuals.
• likely: 'Likely' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to employment or labor.
• problems: 'Problems' is a noun that does not relate to the context of women entering the labor market.

Correct answer: neglecting

Explanation: The term 'neglecting' is a gerund that describes the action of failing to care for someone properly. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the behavior of parents towards their children.

Meaning: 'Neglecting' means failing to give proper care or attention to someone or something.

Wrong options:

• highly: 'Highly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe an action related to parenting.
• problems: 'Problems' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe an action or behavior.
• prevent: 'Prevent' is a verb that does not fit contextually as it does not relate to the action of neglecting or caring for children.

Correct answer: care

Explanation: The word 'care' is a noun that refers to the process of looking after someone. It fits contextually as it describes the environment where children are placed when parents are unable to care for them.

Meaning: 'Care' refers to the act of providing for someone’s needs, especially in terms of safety and well-being.

Wrong options:

• highly: 'Highly' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not describe a noun related to the environment of children.
• problems: 'Problems' is a noun that does not fit as it does not describe a place or environment for children.
• prevent: 'Prevent' is a verb that does not fit contextually as it does not relate to the environment of care for children.