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.3
Option 1: notifying
Option 2: notify
Option 3: notifies
Option 4: notified
Correct Answer:
notify
Solution :
The correct answer is "notify."
Explanation:
The correct answer in the given blank is "notify" - Since the word "can" was used, we must use a base form of the verb. So the correct verb is "notify."
Hence the correct option is 2.




