Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 ........

English (CPO) Cloze test

Comprehension:
Some words have been deleted in the given passage. Fill in the blanks with the given alternatives. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Polar bears roam the Arctic ice sheets and swim in that region's coastal waters. They are (1)______ strong swimmers, and their large front paws, (2)______ they use to paddle, are
(3)______ webbed. Some polar bears have been seen (4)______ hundreds of miles from land, though they probably cover most of that (5)______ by floating on sheets of ice.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number (3).

faintly

dimly

nimbly

slightly

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Explanation:

- The passage speaks about the characteristics of polar bears in terms of their swimming abilities. The focus is on their large front paws that aid in swimming.

- Option 1: "faintly" suggests something weak or barely perceptible. It doesn't fit well in this context.

- Option 2: "dimly" refers to something not bright or clear. It doesn't relate to the description of paws.

- Option 3: "nimbly" means doing something with agility or ease. It makes sense as it describes how the paws help in swimming.

- Option 4: "slightly" refers to a small degree . This is the correct option.

Thus, Option 4: "slightly" is the correct choice for describing how polar bears use their paws.