Multiple choice

Directions: The question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank which best fits in the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The once _______ district is gradually being _______ of its green cover.

  1. remote, eroded

  2. arid, replenished

  3. beautiful, devoid

  4. picturesque, deplete

  5. lush, robbed

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

"Picturesque", "beautiful" and "lush" make sense with "green cover" whereas"arid" and "remote" do not fit. We need a past participle in the second blank as it is a passive sentence. "Robbed" is the correct word.