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.
Malti had to wait long to see her son, Abhik. She had worked hard to (1)______ her husband’s last wish that Abhik should (2)______ his higher education at Cambridge. Abhik (3)______ to be meritorious and hardworking and had secured a seat. Making ends meet was (4)______ and a trip back home in the vacation, (5)______ for the mother and son.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Option 1: had proved
Option 2: is proving
Option 3: will prove
Option 4: prove
Correct Answer: had proved
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Explanation : " Had proved " is the appropriate choice to fill in the blank. Prove means to establish the existence of truth, and in this context, " had proved " helps convey that Abhik established that he works hard and is meritorious.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "Abhik had proved to be meritorious and hardworking and had secured a seat."
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