In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

English Ivy ___(1)___ its poor reputation as a nuisance by its unparalleled ability to provide shade. By seamlessly covering the exterior of a building. It works as a natural ___(2)___, blocking the sun and decreasing air conditioning costs. This means big savings for both building tenants and homeowners ___(3)___, And it can happen quickly, too. Under the proper conditions, established English Ivy can grow to cover ___(4)___ of roughly 500 square feet per year. Given that most homes have a roof measuring roughly 2000 square feet, ivy-friendly homeowners can rest assured that their roofs will be ___(5)___ covered in about four years.

Question-47 : Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

Question - 1