Read the text below and decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Originating primarily in Russia fairy tales, the Firebird is rarely seen as a (5) ____  entity that causes harm. In some classic tales, the bird is famous for stealing a tsar's (6) ___ golden apple. In other stories as well, it is depicted as a mischievous and (7) ___ creature, prone to doing strange things, but not as an evil being intent on causing harm. Till date, the firebird remains (8) ___ as no one has ever captured an image of the bird or found its feather, believed to possess magical healing properties.

Read the text below and decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Originating primarily in Russia fairy tales, the Firebird is rarely seen as a (5) ____  entity that causes harm. In some classic tales, the bird is famous for stealing a tsar's (6) ___ golden apple. In other stories as well, it is depicted as a mischievous and (7) ___ creature, prone to doing strange things, but not as an evil being intent on causing harm. Till date, the firebird remains (8) ___ as no one has ever captured an image of the bird or found its feather, believed to possess magical healing properties.

Read the text below and decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Originating primarily in Russia fairy tales, the Firebird is rarely seen as a (5) ____  entity that causes harm. In some classic tales, the bird is famous for stealing a tsar's (6) ___ golden apple. In other stories as well, it is depicted as a mischievous and (7) ___ creature, prone to doing strange things, but not as an evil being intent on causing harm. Till date, the firebird remains (8) ___ as no one has ever captured an image of the bird or found its feather, believed to possess magical healing properties.

Spreading false rumors online has a pernicious influence on public trust.

I had hoped the seminar would attract a large audience, but the information was too esoteric for wide appeal.

The coach was famous for laconic press conferences, often answering with a simple nod.

The investigative journalist was tenacious in her quest to uncover the truth behind the scandal.