Question
I opened the bag and packed the boots in; and then,
just as I was ______ to close it, a horrible idea ________ to me. Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as whole.Solution
Since OPENED, PACKED are used, OCCURRED will be used in the second blank. The tense of the verb in each clause is chosen to convey the intended meaning. The past continuous tense expresses an unfinished or incomplete action in the past. Here the BAG was not closed, the author was GOING to close the bag thus, in this part of the sentence, and GOING will be used.
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Pre-cooling of fruits and vegetables is typically done at what temperature range?
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Which of the following methods is used to determine the field capacity of a soil in laboratory conditions?
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The primary use of Isabgol (Plantago ovata) husk is:
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