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 blank.
English is not a language that (1)______ in India. But it is used extensively in (2)______country. India comes second on the list of countries (3)______most English speakers, albeit not as the first language. English is more (4)______than any single Indian language! It has managed to (5)______the entire world.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(1)

Options

A. saturate
B. invade
C. persuade
D. pervade

Answer

D

Explanation

(d) Pervade- spread through and be perceived in every part of.
Saturate-cause (something) to become thoroughly soaked with water or other liquid so that no more can be absorbed.
Invade-enter (a country/region) so as to subjugate or occupy it. Persuade-induce (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument.
So option (d) is the most logical answer for the blank