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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected people across the world. During these difficult (1)____ frontline workers have been at the highest risk as (2)____ have been stepping out to work daily (3)____ proper protective gear. An NGO reached out to people to (4)____ funds to procure PPE kits, masks, and sanitisers for (5)____ among the frontline workers. Several school children participated (6)_____ in this noble initiative. They collected old newspapers and books and (7)_____ them to raise a good sum of money which was (8)____ used to buy kits. The children were happy to (9)_____ and learned how taking care of each other is very (10)_____ in such challenging situations.

Question:- 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

Option 1: time

Option 2: timing

Option 3: times

Option 4: timings


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: times


Solution : The third option is the correct answer.

Explanation:
In the given sentence, the verb have been is used, which indicates a present perfect continuous tense. Times is appropriate here because it refers to an ongoing and continuous period, aligning with the present perfect continuous tense. The sentence is emphasising the duration of the challenges faced by people during the COVID-19 pandemic, and times is suitable for expressing this ongoing timeframe.

Therefore, the correct answer is times.

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