Question : 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.
Most people believe that animals have a sixth sense and can (1) ______natural disasters. Few say that animals (2)______ additional hearing capabilities, which help them realize the vibrations of the earth shaking. They can effortlessly (3) _______the disaster, unlike human beings, long before it strikes. We are not very sure (4)______ the animals had a sixth sense or not, but during the tsunami in the Indian Ocean, more than 150000 casualties were reported in around twelve countries, but (5) ______a few animals were reported dead.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2
Option 1: possess
Option 2: fail
Option 3: lack
Option 4: release
Correct Answer:
possess
Solution :
The correct response is "possess."
Explnation
- The correct answer in the given sentence is "possess."
- According to grammar, we need a verb in the given blank, and it must be a plural verb because the subject of the sentence is "animals."
- Consider the following example:
- Possess- to have as one's own; own.
- Fail- be unable to achieve one's goal.
- Lack- the condition of not having enough of something.
- Release-allow or make it possible for someone to escape from confinement; set free.
- As a result, the correct answer is Option 1, possess, based on the meanings of the given words.




