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.
Louisiana hosts one of the (1)_____ well-known celebration - Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday". This (2)_____ is sometimes called "Shrove Tuesday", (3)_____ wear masks and costumes. overturn social conventions, dance, and organise competitions and parades. Related popular practices (4)_____ associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated (5)_____ the penitential season of Lent.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 4.
Option 1: will be
Option 2: have
Option 3: were
Option 4: is
Correct Answer: were
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation:
The sentence structure suggests that the passage discusses past events or traditions related to Mardi Gras. Here, we're talking about practices that were historically associated with celebrations before Lent. The context implies that these practices were part of the historical tradition leading up to Lent.
Therefore, using were aligns with the past tense and accurately describes the historical connection of these practices to the celebrations preceding Lent.
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