Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) ________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan, and Iran (3)___________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) __________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) _________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ___________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) __________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) __________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) ___________is commonly referred to as locust plague.
Question: Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3.
Option 1: are
Option 2: was
Option 3: were
Option 4: is
Correct Answer: are
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
The correct verb is(are ) as it is the plural form of the verb to be in the present tense, suitable for the plural subjects India, Pakistan, and Iran .
This conveys that these countries are currently considering the issue.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: India, Pakistan, and Iran are currently thinking over the locust plague threat.
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The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
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