Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland (1)____ the 16th century and their numbers were rigorously (2)____ While public perceptions have changed, gamekeepers and farmers still (3)____ shoot, poison and trap red kites for the (4)_______ harm they cause to livestock and game. In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been (5)______ this way in the UK.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
Option 1: awakened
Option 2: killed
Option 3: subjected
Option 4: rooted
Correct Answer: killed
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The sentence indicates that 20 red kites were confirmed to have been killed in the UK as a result of the actions of shooting, poisoning, and trapping mentioned earlier in the passage. The term killed signifies a fatal outcome caused by these harmful actions.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Awakened means woken up from sleep or inactivity.
- Subjected means exposed to a particular experience or treatment.
- Rooted means fixed or established deeply.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "In 2020 alone, 20 red kites were confirmed to have been killed this way in the UK."
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