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.
In winter, when the snow (1)______ the higher ranges, the Himalayan bears come to (2)______ altitudes in search of food. Sometimes they forage (3)_______ the fields and because they are short-sighted and (4)______ of anything that moves, they can be (5)______. But, like most wild animals, they (6)_______ humans as much as possible. Village folk (7)______ advise me to run downhill if (8)______ by a bear. They say bears find it easier to run uphill (9)______ down. I am glad that I am (10)______ to be chased by a bear and will happily skip the experience.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: trusting
Option 2: sure
Option 3: suspicious
Option 4: careless
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Correct Answer: suspicious
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
The context suggests that the bears are short-sighted and wary of anything that moves. The word, suspicious fits well in this context, as it conveys a sense of caution or wariness towards their surroundings. The bears are described as being alert to movements, which makes suspicious an appropriate choice in this context.
Therefore, the correct answer is suspicious.
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