Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (iv).

Directions: Fill in the mentioned blank with the help of the alternatives given.

Trees are of _______(i)_______ importance for the environment. They balance the nature by _______(ii)_______ the temperature and humidity in the atmosphere. As a matter of fact, trees help humans in many _______(iii)_______. They _______(iv)_______ poisonous carbon dioxide and _______(v)_______ pure oxygen. Water cycle becomes possible due to trees. Moreover, trees _______(vi)_______ most of the pollution in the water. They keep the soil _______(vii)_______ by holding the soil particles with the help of roots. In addition, trees provide _______(viii)_______ to millions of plants and animals. Not only this, _______(ix)_______ of trees adds _______(x)_______ to the nature.

  1. breathe out

  2. expire

  3. inhale

  4. inspire
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

As the passage states that trees are beneficial for us, 'breathe out poisonous carbon dioxide' doesn't make sense. Inhale means to breathe in. It is the correct answer.

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