Question : Directions: In the question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
It was said of Akbar that he rarely___ more than three hours a day.
Option 1: sleeps
Option 2: is sleeping
Option 3: had slept
Option 4: slept
Correct Answer: slept
Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.
In the sentence, the word slept is the most appropriate choice. It indicates the action of sleeping and fits the context of describing Akbar's sleeping habits.
The meaning of the other options is as follows:
- Sleeps : It is in the present tense, which is not suitable for describing Akbar's past sleeping habits.
- Is sleeping: It is also in the present tense and does not convey the past habitual action mentioned in the sentence.
- Had slept: It is in the past perfect tense and does not fit the sentence's structure, as there is no indication of a past action that occurred before another past action.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "It was said of Akbar that he rarely slept more than three hours a day".
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