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.
It was a cool and windy day. Shiela, Zora, Lamba and I were (1)_______ our way to the Park to play on the slides. On our way (2)_______, Shiela (3)_______ something stuck to her shoe. "Must be a (4)_______ of chewing gum or something," she muttered as she (5)_______ down to remove the object. What she removed from her shoe was a dirty note of five hundred rupees!
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.
Option 1: bind
Option 2: bend
Option 3: went
Option 4: bent
Correct Answer: bent
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation:
In this sentence, the context revolves around Shiela's actions upon noticing something stuck to her shoe. To accurately convey the motion of lowering herself or a part of her body to remove the object, the verb bent is most fitting. The verb bent precisely captures the physical movement required in this situation, emphasising the action of stooping or lowering. The use of "bend" instead of other options ensures the clarity and specificity needed in expressing this particular movement.
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