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Directions: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Trees are (1)________ best gift of nature for us. They make the environment beautiful and clean. Water and sunlight are very important to helping trees grow. Human beings get food from trees. Trees also give us wood and shade. Houses, chairs, and toys (2) ________ from wood we receive from trees. Trees can be called the best friends of mankind. Many animals get their food from leaves, vegetables, and fruits grown (3) ________ trees. They also live in the shadows of trees. We (4) ________ cutting trees to save nature. Children and adults need to plant more trees and teach each other to stop causing harm to (5) ________. One tree can save many lives.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

Options

A

No article

B

an

C

the

D

a

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Correct Answer :

Option C

the

Solution :

The correct option is the.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Analyze the context of blank (1): "Trees are (1)________ best gift of nature for us."

2. The word following the blank is "best", which is the superlative degree of the adjective "good".

3. Standard English grammar rules state that the definite article the is used before superlative adjectives (e.g., the best, the tallest, the most useful).

4. Therefore, "the" is the correct choice to complete the sentence: "Trees are the best gift of nature for us."

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