In the following passages, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
Most of us (161) that cockroaches are (162) creatures, very weak and (163), that can be destroyed with one (164). Yes, you can kill a cockroach easily, (165) in reality it is an (166) tough creature. Cockroaches are incredibly strong. They can (167) anywhere and on anything. A cockroach can eat anything. It (168) our food, but it can also eat (169) things like candle wax, soap and paper.
So the next time you kill a cockroach feel (170) because you are killing an extremely tough creature..

• tiny

• irritating

• dangerous

• dangerous