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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

We didn't mean to_________ all of you waiting.

Option 1: creep

Option 2: make

Option 3: seep

Option 4: keep


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: keep


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

In this sentence, the word keep would be used to express the unintentional action of causing a group of people to wait. It implies the continuation of a situation—in this case, causing others to wait.

The meanings of the other words are as follows:

  • Creep : This means to move slowly, quietly, and cautiously.
  • Make : This is a versatile word with various meanings. In this context, "make" doesn't fit well because it doesn't convey the intended sense of causing people to wait unintentionally.
  • Seep : This means to flow or pass slowly through small openings or spaces.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "We didn't mean to keep all of you waiting."

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