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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48128 Deadly Mosquitoes

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While most mosquitoes are merely annoying, buzzing nuisances, there are some species that carry deadly pathogens, turning them into silent assassins. The most among these is the female Anopheles mosquito, the primary vector for malaria, a disease that claims the lives of hundreds of thousands of people each year, in sub-Saharan Africa. But malaria is just the tip of the iceberg. Mosquitoes are also for spreading a host of other deadly diseases, including dengue fever, Zika virus, West Nile virus, and yellow fever, to just a few. With each blood meal, they unwittingly transmit these pathogens from host to host, perpetuating a cycle of disease and death. And it's not just humans that fall victim to the mosquito's deadly embrace. Wildlife, livestock, and even beloved household pets are all susceptible to the diseases by these tiny terrors. From birds to elephants, no creature is safe from their insidious reach.

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Correct answer: notorious
Explanation: The word 'notorious' fits grammatically as it describes the female Anopheles mosquito as being well-known for a negative reason, which aligns with the context of it being a deadly vector for malaria. It conveys a strong connotation of infamy, which is appropriate given the serious implications of malaria.
Meaning: 'Notorious' means famous or well-known, typically for some bad quality or deed, in this case, the mosquito's role in spreading malaria.
Wrong options:
jubilant: 'Jubilant' means feeling or expressing great happiness, which is contrary to the negative context of the sentence.
harmonious: 'Harmonious' refers to being in agreement or concord, which does not apply to the context of a dangerous mosquito.
trivial: 'Trivial' means of little value or importance, which contradicts the serious nature of the mosquito's impact.
Correct answer: predominantly
Explanation: The word 'predominantly' is appropriate as it indicates that malaria cases are mainly found in sub-Saharan Africa, fitting the context of the sentence. It aligns with the grammatical structure, suggesting a majority presence.
Meaning: 'Predominantly' means mainly or for the most part, indicating that malaria is primarily an issue in this region.
Wrong options:
uniformly: 'Uniformly' suggests something is the same in all cases, which does not accurately reflect the varying prevalence of malaria in different areas.
occasionally: 'Occasionally' implies infrequency, which contradicts the idea that malaria is a major health issue in sub-Saharan Africa.
intentionally: 'Intentionally' means done on purpose, which does not fit the context of discussing the prevalence of a disease.
Correct answer: responsible
Explanation: The word 'responsible' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates that mosquitoes are the cause of spreading other diseases. It aligns with the sentence structure and conveys a clear meaning of causation.
Meaning: 'Responsible' means being the primary cause of something, in this case, the spread of various diseases by mosquitoes.
Wrong options:
strict: 'Strict' refers to enforcing rules or being severe, which does not relate to the context of disease transmission.
scared: 'Scared' means frightened, which is irrelevant to the discussion of mosquitoes spreading diseases.
likely: 'Likely' suggests a probability, which does not convey the definitive role of mosquitoes in disease transmission.
Correct answer: name
Explanation: The word 'name' fits grammatically as it serves as a verb that indicates the act of identifying or listing diseases. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which is about naming examples of diseases spread by mosquitoes.
Meaning: 'Name' means to identify or specify something, in this case, the diseases that mosquitoes spread.
Wrong options:
know: 'Know' implies awareness or familiarity, which does not fit the context of listing or identifying diseases.
call: 'Call' can mean to name but is less formal and does not fit the structure of the sentence as well as 'name'.
form: 'Form' means to create or establish, which does not relate to the act of identifying diseases.
Correct answer: carried
Explanation: The word 'carried' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form used in a passive construction, indicating that the diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes. It aligns with the context of the sentence regarding the impact of mosquitoes on various species.
Meaning: 'Carried' means to be transported or transmitted, in this case, referring to diseases being spread by mosquitoes.
Wrong options:
carrying: 'Carrying' is the present participle form, which does not fit the passive construction required in this context.
which is carried: This phrase is unnecessarily complex and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence as effectively as 'carried'.
that been carried: This option is grammatically incorrect as 'been' is not used properly in this context.

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