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.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4) ______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 3.
Option 1: at
Option 2: since
Option 3: for
Option 4: from
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Correct Answer: for
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Using "for" in this context creates a logical connection between the fact that more than half the States and Union Territories have not decided on a date and the reason or purpose behind this indecision, which is reopening schools.
The preposition "for" is suitable for indicating the purpose or objective of this construction. It clarifies that the date has not been decided for the specific purpose of reopening schools.
Therefore, the correct answer is for.
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