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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Deforestation, wildfires, and pollution cause animals (1) _________lose their homes. Animals may be (2) _________ by their surroundings. Most individuals are (3) __________ that they are taking down an animal's home when they cut down trees for wood. Animal (4)___________ is also lost as a result of wildfires. The main causes of an animal becoming (5)_________ are poaching and smuggling. Pollution is extremely harmful to animals and their environments. Animals are interested and try to eat the pollution-causing things. Furthermore, some rivers and natural resources are becoming polluted, forcing animals to relocate.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: effected

Option 2: obsoleted

Option 3: intensified

Option 4: affected


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: affected


Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.

Explanation : Affected means influenced by or impacted by something. In the context of the passage, it fits logically, conveying that animals might be influenced or impacted by their changing surroundings due to deforestation, wildfires, and pollution. Animals are affected by the changes in their habitats.

Therefore, the correct answer is affected.

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