Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The starving man ___ able to walk.
Option 1: Can barely
Option 2: Were barely
Option 3: Are barely
Option 4: Was barely
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Correct Answer: Was barely
Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer as ''was barely'' here indicates that the starving man could hardly walk. Also, the singular verb should be used with the singular subject as per subject-verb agreement.
Therefore, the complete sentence is "The starving man was barely able to walk".
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