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.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)__________ many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists, but more recently, the problem has become so (2)__________ and has received so much publicity that most people are now (3)__________ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)__________ decline in the hunting of big-game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)___________ with extinction, and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: acute
Option 2: rare
Option 3: narrow
Option 4: steep
Correct Answer: acute
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation:
Acute
means severe or intense, emphasising the seriousness or depth of a problem or situation. Here, the sentence discusses how the problem of saving certain wild animals from extinction has become more intense or severe recently due to increased publicity and attention.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Rare means uncommon or not found frequently.
- Narrow refers to something limited in extent or scope.
- Steep means sharply rising or falling, usually in relation to a slope or incline.
Therefore, the correct answer is acute.
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