Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Dozens of dogs in Norway have recently been hit by a mysterious and at times, ______ illness, raising concerns among dog owners.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. fatal.
- desperate- out of control and ready to do anything to change the situation you are in because it is so terrible.
- suspicious- feeling that somebody has done something wrong, dishonest or illegal.
- dreary- not at all interesting or attractive; boring.
- fatal- causing or ending in death.
The meaning of the chosen option fits the statement hence, it will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
Dozens of dogs in Norway have recently been hit by a mysterious and at times, fatal illness, raising concerns among dog owners.