Question

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Dolphins 1_________ regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea, and stories of them helping drowning sailors have been common since Roman times. The more we 2____________ about dolphins, the more we realise that their society is more complex 3__________ people previously imagined. They look 4____________ other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant 5___________ and protect the weakest in the community, as we do. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

• A. up
• B. on
• C. after
• D. into

Answer 1

Answer:

C. after

• Why "after" is the correct answer: Phrasal Verb Meaning: The phrase "look after" is a common English idiom meaning to take care of or supervise someone or something. Contextual Logic: The sentence describes dolphins helping others "when they are ill." In a medical or social context, when someone is sick, you "look after" them to ensure they recover. Consistency: The very next phrase in the sentence is "care for pregnant...", which confirms that the entire sentence is about the supportive and nurturing behavior of dolphins. "Look after" and "care for" are synonyms.