Read the text and fill in the gaps with the correct form of verbs as per the verb and context.

Globalization is a buzzword which (a) ____ (shape) the modern world economy. It requires nations (b) ____ (respond) wisely to rapid change. Many developing countries, instead of (c) ____ (invest) in skilled manpower, remain busy (d) ____ (protect) local markets. If they (e) _____ (diversify) theirindustries earlier, they they would would (f) ____ (withstand) global competition better. At present, it is high time governments (g) _____ (reform) their education systems so that workers can (h) ____(equip) themselves for international demand. Only then will they (h) ____ (be) able (j) ____ (secure)sustainable growth.