Question

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank-appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase for blank 6

• A. Mastering
• B. Sending
• C. Melting
• D. Calming
• E. Increasing

Answer 1

The correct option is C Melting

'Warming temperatures are already ____ a growing percentage of Arctic sea ' is the line being referred here. Temperature decrease increases melting of ice. Hence the verb to be used is Melting.