Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4 ........

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 (4).

wandering

hunting

running

swimming

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Explanation:

- The passage describes polar bears and their swimming capabilities in Arctic waters.

- Statement (4) relates to polar bears being seen far from land, which aligns with the context of their swimming ability.

- Option 1: wandering - Polar bears can wander, but this implies a more land-based movement, not fitting the context.

- Option 2: hunting - Polar bears hunt, but the context here focuses on their swimming, not hunting.

- Option 3: running - Running does not fit water-based movement and contradicts the context of the passage.

- Option 4: swimming - This aligns perfectly with the theme discussed throughout the passage, detailing their remarkable ability to swim far from land.