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 number.
The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is (1)______ the size of the continent of Australia and covers (2)______ area of nearly 2.8 million square miles. The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the (3)______ Amazon River which runs through the heart (4)______ the region. The rainforest is simply the drained basin for the river and its (5)______. The vast forest consists of four layers, each featuring its own ecosystems and specially adapted plants and animals.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.
Option 1: on
Option 2: of
Option 3: at
Option 4: in
Correct Answer: of
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation
: In this context, the correct preposition is
of
. The Amazon River runs through the heart of the region, indicating a spatial movement within the area.
So, the corrected sentence would be: The Amazon rainforest gets its life from the majestic Amazon River, which runs through the heart of the region. The second option accurately conveys the idea that the river is an integral part of the region, supporting the overall ecosystem of the rainforest.
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