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Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.

He was stable _____they met.

Option 1: while

Option 2: when

Option 3: hence

Option 4: lest


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Correct Answer: when


Solution : The correct option will be the second option.

When is used to indicate a specific time or occasion. In this case, it suggests that his stability was in place at the time they met.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • While: This conjunction is used to indicate a contrast or simultaneous occurrence of two actions. In this context, "while" wouldn't convey the intended meaning that his stability was a condition at the time they met.
  • Hence: This adverb means "as a result" or "from this place". It doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • Lest: This conjunction means "for fear that" or otherwise.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: He was stable when they met.

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