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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 5.

Option 1: have been given

Option 2: have to given

Option 3: were given

Option 4: was given


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: were given


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:

The sentence in the passage describes an action that took place in the past. It mentions the treasury, where gifts were distributed to the needy each day. To maintain consistency in tense and subject-verb agreement, it is crucial to choose the correct past tense form. The option "were given" is the correct choice. This is the past tense of the verb "to give", and it aligns with the plural subject "gifts".

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