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.4
Option 1: whether
Option 2: that
Option 3: despite
Option 4: around
Correct Answer:
whether
Solution :
The correct response is "whether."
Explanation:
- We must use "whether" in the given blank. The meaning of "whether" is to express uncertainty or a choice between two options.
- Because the speaker of the sentence is unsure, we must use "whether"; if the speaker is certain, we must use "that."
Hence the correct option is 1.




