Comprehension Passage

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Select the most appropriate answer from the given options.

This is a plant called Cuscuta (Amarbel). It does not have chlorophyll. It__(1)__readymade food__(2)__the plant on which it climbs. The plant on which it climbs is called the__(3)__. Since it__(4)__ the host of valuable nutrients, Cuscuta is called the parasite. There are a few plants that can__(5)__ insects and digest __(6)__. The pitcher-like or jug-like structure is the__(7)__ part of the leaf. The apex of the leaf forms a lid that can open and close the mouth of the pitcher. __(8)__the pitcher, there are hairs that are directed downwards. When an insect__(9)__ in the pitcher, the lid closes and the trapped insect gets__(10)__into the hairs.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.

1
visitor
2
parasite
3
host
4
guest

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