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Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.


Many people reported _____ a noise in the night.

Option 1: to hear

Option 2: having heard

Option 3: to have heard

Option 4: been hearing


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: to have heard


Solution : The correct answer is the third option.

The phrase to have heard in the sentence is a perfect infinitive.
In this case, people reported that they heard a noise in the night.

The complete sentence should be, "Many people reported to have heard a noise in the night".

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