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 3.
Option 1: trouble
Option 2: affect
Option 3: involved
Option 4: concerned
Correct Answer: concerned
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Explanation:
Concerned
means feeling interested in or caring about something. In this context, it implies that most people are now interested in or care about the problem of saving certain wild animals from extinction. It signifies that the issue has caught the attention and interest of the general public.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Trouble means difficulty or problems.
- Affect means to have an influence on or impact.
- Involved means being a part of or connected to something.
Therefore, the correct answer is concerned.
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