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 Grim Reaper seems to have (1)___________ in Europe during the 14th century. It was during this time that Europe was dealing with what was then the world's (2)__________ pandemic, the Black Death, believed to be the result of the plague. It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population (3)_____________ as a result of the pandemic, with some areas of the continent suffering far greater losses than others. The original outbreak of the plague occurred during 1347-51, and outbreaks then (4)_____________ several other times after that. So, death was something that the surviving Europeans had on their mind, and it is not surprising that they (5)___________ an image to represent it.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: vanished
Option 2: shriveled
Option 3: perished
Option 4: mouldered
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Correct Answer: perished
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
"Perished" means to die suddenly or violently, and it correctly fits according to the context of the sentence that one-third of Europe's population died due to the plague.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "It is estimated that about one-third of Europe's entire population perished as a result of the pandemic."
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