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 number. A raptor’s day begins soon after dawn. They (1)______ their wings for a quick warm-up and are ready for the hunt. Nature (2)______ these birds so well that they do not need to hunt every day. By (3)______ a good kill on a particular day, the larger raptor can go without hunting (4)______ two or three weeks. These predators can do without regular meals. This helps them to (5)______ if there is bad weather or lack of food.

51)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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A)

satisfy

B)

saturate

C)

support

D)

survive

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 number.

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Temptations of one kind or another lure everyone. The important thing is (1)______ them from gaining a foothold in our (2)______. As soon as we detect the first (3)______ of temptation, we should become watchful and (4)______ our attention to good or noble thoughts. (5)______ we wait till the temptation becomes too (6)______, we are likely to fall. Playing with the temptation (7)______ to welcoming it. In fact, the safest (8)______ is to avoid situations in which we may be tempted. If, (9)______ all our care, a temptation becomes severe, we (10)______ not get upset or disappointed, but turn to a good friend for advice and help.

52)

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

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A)

to preventing

B)

prevented

C)

to prevent

D)

prevent

53)

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

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A)

minds

B)

bodies

C)

souls

D)

eyes

54)

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

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A)

messages

B)

signs

C)

codes

D)

symbols

55)

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

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A)

revolve

B)

change

C)

twist

D)

turn

56)

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

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A)

Unless

B)

if

C)

Whether

D)

until

57)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 6.

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A)

strong

B)

burly

C)

feeble

D)

weak

58)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 7

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A)

amounted

B)

amount

C)

amounts

D)

amounting

59)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 8.

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A)

item

B)

track

C)

object

D)

thing

60)

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 9.

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A)

because of

B)

despite

C)

instead of

D)

in case of