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 1.
Option 1: has for
Option 2: had for
Option 3: is for
Option 4: was of
Correct Answer: has for
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation : "The saving of certain wild animals from extinction has for many years been a problem." This choice implies that over an extended period (many years), the issue of saving wild animals from extinction has existed. In this sentence, the use of "has for" correctly signifies the ongoing nature of the problem of saving wild animals from extinction over many years.
Therefore, the correct answer is, has for.
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