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.1
Option 1: predict
Option 2: ignore
Option 3: misinterpret
Option 4: disbelieve
Correct Answer:
predict
Solution :
The correct response is "predict."
Explanation:
- The correct answer for the first blank is "predict."
- Grammar requires a main verb because the blank "can" was used previously. As a result, we must employ a main verb.
- Consider the following example:
- Predict- state or estimate that (a specific event) will occur in the future or will be a result of something.
- Ignore- refuse to notice or acknowledge; deliberately disregard.
- Misinterpretation-wrongly interpret (something or someone).
-Disbelieve signifies a lack of belief.
- As a result, the correct answer is Option 1, Predict, based on the context and meanings of the given words.




