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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
In times of difficulty, she preys for an oracle to guide her.

Option 1: pray

Option 2: praise

Option 3: price

Option 4: prays


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: prays


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

Prey : A person or thing that is the victim of an enemy, a swindler, or a disease.

The word prays is the correct verb form to indicate the act of seeking guidance or assistance through prayer. Pray is the base form of the verb, and in this context, it should be prays to agree with the subject she.

Therefore, the correct sentence should be: "In times of difficulty, she prays for an oracle to guide her."

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