Question

Now unfortunately the rhinoceros is a rare animal. Over the centuries
(19) have been hunted
(20) man for their horns. This is
because according to
(21) ancient belief, its hom imparted magical
properties to its owner. However, now this second largest land mammal is being
protected by law
(22) prevent it from becoming extinct.
19. A) it
B) they
C) this
D) them
20. A) with
B) about C) by
D) from
21. A) an
B) a
C) the
D) as
22. A) from
B) for
C) on
D) to​

Answer 1

Answer:

19 ) They

20) By

21) The

22) To

Answer 2

19. they, 20. by, 21. an, 22. to

Explanation:

• Blank 19

In this sentence rhinoceros has to be replaced with a pronoun. Here, they will be used and not it because, the next world is 'have', here 'have' is used for plural subjects and 'they' is plural.

• Blank 20

By is used to tell the doer of verb. Here the verb is hunt, and rhinoceros have been by man, is correct.

• Blank 21

Here an will be used because it is followed by the word ancient, which begins with a vowel.

• Blank 22

Here to infinitive will be used to connect the two ideas.