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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Yesterday, I ate only a__________ of apples for my dinner.

Option 1: pier

Option 2: pear

Option 3: pare

Option 4: pair


Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: pair


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .

Pair means two items that are matched or considered together. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the speaker only ate a pair of apples, indicating two apples.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Pier is a structure built over water, typically for docking ships or boats.

  • Pear is a type of fruit.

  • Pare means to remove the outer covering or skin from something, often in the context of preparing food.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Yesterday, I ate only a pair of apples for my dinner."

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