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.
Professor Sprout was standing (1) ____ a trestle bench in the centre of the greenhouse. (2)_____ twenty (3) ____ of different-coloured ear muffs (4) ______ lying on the bench. Harry (5) _____ his place between Ron and Hermione.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: couples
Option 2: pairs
Option 3: teams
Option 4: duality
Correct Answer: pairs
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation : In this context, the grammatical hint guides us to select a term that aptly characterises the arrangement of various coloured ear muffs. Pairs is the most fitting choice as it implies a set of two similar items, aligning perfectly with the notion of different-coloured ear muffs being organised in pairs.
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