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 5.
Option 1: danger
Option 2: frighten
Option 3: bullied
Option 4: threatened
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Correct Answer: threatened
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Threatened in this context refers to the status of wild animals facing the risk of extinction. It means they are in danger of disappearing if protective measures are not taken. The passage discusses concern about the decline of certain species despite protective laws being enacted.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Therefore, the correct answer is threatened.
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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. The saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)__________ many years been
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