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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Or

Reading 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.
Organic farming (1)_______ that nature stays clean and rich. If we visit an organic farm, we will notice a (2)________ of animal, bird and insect activity. Research shows that around 30% more wildlife and plants thrive (3)________ ecologically produced fields compared to conventional farming. This is because there are no pesticides, and fertiliser is used (4) __________ . Covid-19 pandemic has changed the (5)_____________ of organic food, with the spotlight now on safety and healthy food that is nutritious to build a strong immune system.

1) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 1.

ensures

contradict

cherish

envy

Solution

Correct option is A

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘ensures’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Ensures’ means to make certain that something will happen or be the case.
• As per the context, organic farming guarantees that nature remains pure and fertile, so “ensures” fits perfectly.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• Contradict – to deny the truth of something; does not fit the meaning.
• Cherish – to hold something dear or protect lovingly; not suitable here.
• Envy – to desire something that someone else has; irrelevant in this context.
• Thus, all the other given words have different meanings and do not fit in the context of the sentence.

2) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 2.

sense

loathe

jog

buzz

Solution

Correct option is D

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘buzz’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Buzz’ refers to a busy, lively atmosphere often with many small sounds of activity.
• The phrase “a buzz of animal, bird and insect activity” effectively conveys the vibrant environment of an organic farm.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• Sense – a feeling or perception; not suitable here.
• Loathe – to hate; completely irrelevant in this context.
• Jog – a slow run; unrelated to the imagery of wildlife activity.
• Thus, ‘buzz’ best fits the lively and active context described.

3) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 3.

near

out

up

downstairs

Solution

Correct option is A

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘near’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Near’ means close to or in proximity with something.
• “Wildlife and plants thrive near ecologically produced fields” makes logical and grammatical sense.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• Out – not contextually fitting.
• Up – directionally vague and unrelated.
• Downstairs – irrelevant; used for vertical direction in buildings.
• Hence, only ‘near’ conveys the right spatial relationship.

4) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4.

far less

far away

far off

far better

Solution

Correct option is A

The phrase that can be filled in the blank is ‘far less’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Far less’ means a significantly smaller quantity.
• The sentence refers to fertiliser being used in small amounts in organic farming, so “far less” is appropriate.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• Far away – indicates distance, not quantity.
• Far off – vague and also distance-related.
• Far better – implies improvement, not relevant to the context of quantity.
• So, ‘far less’ is the only option that correctly completes the sentence meaningfully.

5) Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5.

practice

evolution

argument

perception

Solution

Correct option is D

The word that can be filled in the blank is ‘perception’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
• ‘Perception’ means the way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.
• The sentence implies that the public’s view of organic food has changed due to the pandemic.
Meanings of other given words and why they are incorrect:
• Practice – refers to an activity or method; not suitable here.
• Evolution – means gradual development; not fitting this context directly.
• Argument – a verbal dispute or line of reasoning; irrelevant here.
• Thus, ‘perception’ is the only word that fits both grammatically and contextually.