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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.

The Sun ______ brightly.

Option 1: shone

Option 2: shining

Option 3: shine

Option 4: is shine


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: shone


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Shone is the past form of "shine", which means to emit bright light, and is the correct form out of the given options.

  • Shining is the gerund form, and "is shine" is grammatically incorrect, both of which are not appropriate according to the structure of the sentence.
  • Shine is not correct, as "the sun" is a singular noun, so the singular form of the verb should be used.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "The sun shone brightly."

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