In the passage below, the numbered gaps indicate missing words. Against each number in the list below the passge, five options are offered in column lettered A - E
Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options
Corona virus belongs to a family of viruses known for containing strains that causes potentially deadly---26--- in mammals and birds. In-----27----, they are typically spread via -----28-------- droplets of ------29---------- produced by infected infividuals. Corona virus can give rise to variety of-----30---- in different animals. While some strains cause diarrhoea, most of the time infections can be compared to a bad -------31------------, causing mild to moderate upper------32-------- problem such as a runny nose and sore throat. There are a handful lethal exceptions which have had a devsating impact on livestock and human ------33----------- around the ----------34---------. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus -----35----------
Fill each numbered gap with the most appropriate of the options
Corona virus belongs to a family of viruses known for containing strains that causes potentially deadly---26--- in mammals and birds. In-----27----, they are typically spread via -----28-------- droplets of ------29---------- produced by infected infividuals. Corona virus can give rise to variety of-----30---- in different animals. While some strains cause diarrhoea, most of the time infections can be compared to a bad -------31------------, causing mild to moderate upper------32-------- problem such as a runny nose and sore throat. There are a handful lethal exceptions which have had a devsating impact on livestock and human ------33----------- around the ----------34---------. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus -----35----------
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Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
A "cold" is a common illness that causes mild to moderate symptoms, matching the context of the passage. The other options (ache, breathe, feeling, heat) do not fit this context.
A "cold" is a common illness that causes mild to moderate symptoms, matching the context of the passage. The other options (ache, breathe, feeling, heat) do not fit this context.