Directions: 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.

___(1)___the COVID -19 pandemic has disrupted the normal lifestyle of people across the globe, the virtual world has ___(2)____ to the rescue. Amongst many institutions schools have also shifted their base to virtual platforms to___(3)____ classes online. ___(4)___, catering to the needs of all stages of education from pre-primary to university level, online education has emerged as an alternative to ordinary face___(5)____ face classes.