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.
The stranger _________ in through the window last night.
Option 1: Creep
Option 2: Crept
Option 3: Creeping
Option 4: Creeps
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Correct Answer: Crept
Solution : The correct choice is the second option "crept".
The past tense form "crept" is the appropriate choice. "Crept" is the past form of the verb "creep" which means to move slowly and quietly, often with the intent to avoid being noticed.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- "Creep" : This is the base form of the verb in the present tense, but it doesn't fit the sentence as the sentence is in the past tense.
- "Creeping": This is the present participle form of the verb, indicating an ongoing action in the present. It doesn't fit the context of a completed action in the past.
- "Creeps": This is the present tense form, and it refers to the habit or characteristic of someone, not a specific action in the past.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "The stranger crept in through the window last night".
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