CLOZE TEST- PART-13

Part' means something less than the whole to which it belongs. The given passage states that they were formed about 25 million years ago in the north-eastern part of the country. Hence, 'part' is the most appropriate answer.

'With' means having or carrying something. The given passage talks about the Small Indian Mongoose with its little round ears. Hence, 'with' is the most appropriate answer.

'Agile' means able to move quickly and easily. The given passage states that the Small Indian Mongoose is an agile hunter. Hence, 'agile' is the most appropriate answer.

'It' is a singular pronoun which takes a singular verb. The given passage states that it has brown or grey grizzly fur. Hence, 'has' is the most appropriate answer.

'Lives' means to have your home reside in a particular place. The given passage states that it lives in abandoned burrows or tunnels. Hence, 'lives' is the most appropriate answer.

'Despite' means without being affected by the thing mentioned. The given passage states that despite the rat-like appearance, mongooses are not rodents. Hence, 'despite' is the most appropriate answer.

The preposition 'on' means in a place or position. The given passage states that nitrogen is essential to life on Earth. Hence, 'on' is the most appropriate answer.

'be + V₂(third form of the verb)' is the correct grammatical structure for the given sentence. Hence, 'found(V,)' is the most appropriate answer.

'Present' means existing in something mentioned or under consideration. The given passage states that nitrogen compounds are present in organic materials, foods, fertilisers, explosives and poisons. Hence, 'present' is the most appropriate answer.

'But' is used for introducing an idea which contrasts with or is different from what has just been said. The given passage states that nitrogen is crucial to life, but in excess it can also be harmful to the environment. Hence, 'but' is the most appropriate answer.