In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
Mosquito means small fly. It has a transmitter segmented body and a _________________ of wings. Male mosquitoes mainly feed on plant ________________.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. pair; nectar.
Context: The passage is describing the body structure of mosquitoes and what male mosquitoes eat.
Meaning of the words:
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Couple = two things together (informal, not suitable here).
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Set = group of items, not correct for wings.
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Pair = exactly two, suitable for wings.
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Kind = type, not correct here.
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Liquor = alcoholic drink, incorrect for mosquitoes.
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Beverage = general drink, not correct here.
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Nectar = sweet liquid from flowers, correct food for male mosquitoes.
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Drink = general liquid, not specific.
Correct word: The correct words are pair; nectar, because mosquitoes have two wings and male mosquitoes feed on plant nectar.
Reason: Scientifically, mosquitoes have one pair of wings, and males survive on nectar, not blood.
Final Sentence: It has a transmitter segmented body and a pair of wings. Male mosquitoes mainly feed on plant nectar.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.