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 1.
Option 1: during
Option 2: along
Option 3: while
Option 4: across
Correct Answer: during
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
The sentence implies that red kites were viewed as vermin in Britain and Ireland, specifically during the 16th century. The use of during emphasises the temporal relationship, indicating that this negative perception was prevalent in that particular historical period.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Along means in the course of; over the length of.
- While means at the same time as; during the time that.
- Across means over the surface of; from one side to the other.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Red kites were considered vermin across Britain and Ireland during the 16th century."
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