Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can best replace the italicised word in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
Many species of animals have become extinct during the last hundred years.

• A. feeble
• B. aggressive
• C. scattered
• D. non-existent

Answer 1

The correct option is D non-existent

The highlighted word means 'no longer in existence'

Option D is correct. 'Non-existent' also means 'no longer in existence'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Options A, B and C are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Feeble' means 'weak', 'aggressive' means 'eager to fight' and 'scattered' means 'distributed'.