Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
As the doctor _______ into the room, the nurse handed him the temperature chart of the patient.
Option 1: Is coming
Option 2: Came
Option 3: Was coming
Option 4: Comes
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Correct Answer: Came
Solution : The correct choice is the second option "came".
"Came'' is appropriate as it is in the simple past tense which is correct according to the sentence. This helps in conveying the past event that the nurse handed him the temperature chart when the doctor came in the room.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Comes : It is used for routine work (simple present tense).
- Was coming : Indicates something that was happening in the past (past continuous tense).
- Is coming : Refers to something that will happen in the near future. It means "is on its way" or "will arrive soon".
Therefore, the complete sentence is "As the doctor came into the room, the nurse handed him the temperature chart of the patient".
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