In the following passage, there are
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank
appropriately.
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for
creating and maintaining flames.
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element,
fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (B)?

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In the following passage, there are
blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For
each blank, five options are given. Choose the most
appropriate word from the options that fits the blank
appropriately.
The controlled use of fire represents one of humanity's most
______ (A) technological breakthroughs. Anthropologists
believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by
lightning strikes or volcanic activity. This accidental
discovery eventually led to the ______ (C) of techniques for
creating and maintaining flames.
Early humans likely noticed how wildfires ______ (D) their
environment, both frightening and fascinating them. The
first intentional use of fire for warmth and protection
marked a ______ (E) moment in human evolution. Over
millennia, our ancestors developed increasingly
sophisticated methods to ______ (F) this powerful element,
fundamentally changing the course of civilization.

Which of the following words will fit in the given blank (B)?

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence with blank (B) is: "Anthropologists believe our ancestors first ______ (B) fire naturally caused by lightning strikes or volcanic activity."

2. We need a word that means early humans made use of or controlled fire that occurred naturally.

3. Let's analyze the options:
   - **Extinguished** means to put out a fire, which is opposite to the intended meaning.
   - **Harnessed** means to control and make use of something, especially a resource. This fits perfectly as early humans controlled natural fire.
   - **Squandered** means wasted, which does not fit the context.
   - **Circumvented** means cleverly avoided, which is irrelevant here.

4. Therefore, the correct word to fill the blank is **"harnessed"**.

**Answer:** (b) harnessed

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