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 number.
Everything we know about non-avian dinosaurs is ________ (1) fossils, which include bones, teeth, footprints, tracks, eggs, and skin impressions. For centuries, people throughout the world have ________ (2) amazing fossilised bones and footprints. Early finds inspired_______ (3) and fairy tales, and people ________ (4) that these bones belonged to________ (5) or huge monsters.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: aimed
Option 2: opposed
Option 3: arranged
Option 4: imagined
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Correct Answer: imagined
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
"People imagined that these bones belonged to" is the latter part of the sentence. Here, "people" is the subject, "imagined" is the verb, and "that these bones belonged to" is the subordinate clause that elaborates on what people thought or imagined.
Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is imagined .
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