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. 5.
Option 1: suiting
Option 2: suitable
Option 3: suitably
Option 4: suited
Correct Answer: suitable
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The word suitable in this context suggests that when these locusts encounter environmental conditions that are appropriate or fitting for their needs, something specific is expected to happen.
It implies a connection between the locusts' behaviour or response and the environmental conditions being well-suited for them.
Therefore, the right answer is suitable .
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