Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Fish live in aquariums and pigs live in _________.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. sties.
Context:
The sentence compares the natural or man-made dwellings of animals — fish live in aquariums, and pigs live in sties (plural of sty).
Meaning of the words:
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Kennels: houses or shelters for dogs
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Sties: enclosures or pens where pigs are kept
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Stables: buildings where horses are kept
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Dens: shelters of wild animals like lions or bears
Correct word: Sties
Reason: The word sty specifically refers to a pig’s home, and its plural form sties matches the plural noun pigs in the sentence.
Final Sentence: Fish live in aquariums and pigs live in sties.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.