Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Finland is a country of vast green forests, beautiful Baltic islands, windswept Arctic mountains and (1) ________blue lakes. These pristine and picturesque landscapes (2) ___________a habitat for many wild animals and birds including (3) __________bears, wolves, eagles, cranes and swans, as well as (4) ___________world's rarest seals. Birdwatchers flock to Finland to find (5) ____________that are hard to spot anywhere else in Europe. Keen wildlife photographers (6) ___________come here to enjoy excursions and facilities that enable (7) _________to get spectacular shots of the amazing animals in their (8) __________settings. Some of the great places to preserve these (9)_________include Finland's forty national parks, which are open to (10) ___________all year round.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: provide
Option 2: providing
Option 3: is providing
Option 4: provides
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Correct Answer: provide
Solution : The most appropriate option is the first option.
Explanation:
The sentence structure in this context suggests that it describes landscapes as something that offers or provides a habitat for wild animals and birds. The base form of the verb should follow the noun landscapes.
Therefore, the correct answer is, provide.
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