Question : Comprehension:
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 number.
A submerged memory half rose in the king's (1)_______and sank again. Around him he could hear murmurs, courtiers (2)________who the stranger was, He (3)________a councillor to lead the (4)______to the treasury, where each day gifts (5)________to the needy, but the brahmin shook off the man's hand.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: were wonderful
Option 2: wonder
Option 3: were wonder
Option 4: wondering
Correct Answer: wondering
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation :
The phrase "courtiers wondering who the stranger was" indicates that the courtiers were in a state of curiosity or speculation about the identity of the stranger. "Wondering" is the correct verb form to convey this sense, and it fits well in the given context.
So, the correct sentence would be: Around him, he could hear murmurs, courtiers wondering who the stranger was.
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