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.

Comprehension:
Before the giant waves slammed into the coast in India and Sri Lanka, wild and domestic animals (1) ______ to know what was about to happen. (2) ______ fled to safety. According to eyewitness (3) ______, elephants screamed and ran for (4) ______ grounds, dogs refused to go outdoors, flamingoes abandoned (5) ______ low-lying breeding areas and zoo animals rushed into their shelters.