The new research findings ___ by the scientific community with great interest.

A were received

B received

C has received

D is receiving

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

The subject 'research findings' is plural and is the recipient of the action (being received), so the passive voice is required. The past tense 'were received' is appropriate for completed action.

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The correct answer to the question "The new research findings ___ by the scientific community with great interest." is Option A: were received.

The other options — B) received, C) has received, D) is receiving — are incorrect for this IELTS Exam Prep question. As explained above: The subject 'research findings' is plural and is the recipient of the action (being received), so the passive voice is required. The past tense 'were received' is appropriate for completed action.

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The new research findings ___ by the scientific community with great interest.

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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