Q.1-10. In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the answer Sheet.
When an animal disappears totally from the surface of the __1__, we say that it has become extinct. Dinosaurs___2__ to roam this planet till the __3__ one died millions of years __4___. The dodo bird, which used to live in Mauritius, died ___5__ in 1681 when pigs destroyed their eggs and their ___6___.
Today, many animals are faced __7__ extinction. __8__ Californian condor, a majestic bird, and the Siberian tiger are two __9__ animals. Certain kinds of woodpeckers and alligators are also on the endangered ___10___.
Q.1. (A) earth (B) atmosphere (C) surroundings (D) existence
Q.2. (A) actually (B) born (C) used (D) able
Q.3. (A) latest (B) last (C) old (D) modern
Q.4. (A) previous (B) after (C) now (D) ago
Q.5. (A) out (B) for (C) about (D) before
Q.6. (A) old (B) young (C) mature (D) unlatched
Q.7. (A) from (B) by (C) with (D) out
Q.8. (A) A (B) as (C) only (D) the
Q.9. (A) example (B) such (C) similar (D) like
Q.10. (A) list (B) extinct (C) verge (D) history
Answers –
Q.1. (A)
Q.2. (C)
Q.3. (B)
Q.4. (D)
Q.5. (A)
Q.6. (B)
Q.7. (C)
Q.8. (D)
Q.9. (B)
Q.10. (A)
