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 number.
Passage,
The trees had lost mostor their leaves and their(1)……….figure were clear against the grey sky. Bella looked up at them and could see birds (2).............with difficulty(3)..........to keep themselves in place while the windtried to blow them (4)...............she was walking against the wind and trying hard to push her self ahead. She resisted and strode (5)..................
Fill in the blank (2) with the most appropriate option.

Options

A. perching
B. punching
C. pounching
D. parching

Answer

A