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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
He talked on and on _____.

Option 1: ad infinitium

Option 2: voraciously

Option 3: hesitatingly

Option 4: ad interim


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Correct Answer: ad infinitium


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation : In the context of the sentence, "He talked on and on" suggests continuous, never-ending speech. Ad infinitum is a Latin phrase that means infinity or endlessly, making it an appropriate choice to indicate continuous talking without a definite endpoint.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Voraciously : This word means with great eagerness or greed. It doesn't convey the idea of continuous speech without an end.
  • Hesitatingly : This word means with hesitation or uncertainty, which is the opposite of continuous and endless talking.
  • Ad interim : This phrase means "in the meantime" or "temporarily". It doesn't convey the idea of continuous speech without end; instead, it implies a temporary or interim situation.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "He talked on and on ad infinitum."

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