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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


Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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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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