Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There __________ no porters on the platform, he had to carry his luggage himself.
Option 1: being
Option 2: been
Option 3: having
Option 4: going
Latest: SSC CGL preparation tips to crack the exam
Don't Miss: SSC CGL complete guide
New: Unlock 10% OFF on PTE Academic. Use Code: 'C360SPL10'
Correct Answer: being
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
In this sentence, the use of the present participle being is appropriate because it conveys a continuous or ongoing action at the time mentioned.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: There being no porters on the platform, he had to carry his luggage himself.
Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.
Answer Key | Eligibility | Application | Selection Process | Preparation Tips | Result | Admit Card
Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select ‘No improvement’. He has being put behind prison for life.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Shakuntala Devi was born on 4th November 1929. In her childhood she________ to school.
Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Stories of dolphins saving human lives ______ throughout history.
Question : Select the most appropriate homonym of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
He was complimented for his appearance. His shirt _____ his trousers perfectly.
Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank
The British king, Charles I, had (1)_____ a very difficult financial situation from his
Regular exam updates, QnA, Predictors, College Applications & E-books now on your Mobile