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[#626] Complete the following sentence using the correct form of the verb in the brackets. Mr. Gupta's servant _______ (steal) the money yesterday.
Correct Answer

(A) stole

Explanation

Solution: In this sentence, we are referring to a past action that occurred yesterday. The sentence requires a past tense form of the verb "steal" to indicate the action that happened in the past. The correct sentence should be: "Mr. Gupta's servant stole the money yesterday." This usage correctly indicates the past tense of the action.

[#627] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option: Water at a temperature of $$100^{o}$$C __________.
Correct Answer

(A) is boiling

Explanation

Solution: In this sentence, we are talking about the current state of water at a specific temperature (100 degrees Celsius). The present continuous tense "is boiling" is appropriate because it indicates that the water is currently in the process of boiling at that temperature. The correct sentence should be: "Water at a temperature of 100 o C is boiling ." This usage effectively conveys the ongoing action of boiling at the given temperature.

[#628] Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. Did the company test the equipment yesterday? Yes it ____.
Correct Answer

(D) was tested

Explanation

Solution: In this sentence, we are responding to a past action that occurred yesterday. The question is framed in the past simple tense ("Did the company test the equipment yesterday?"). The correct response should also be in the past simple tense to maintain tense consistency. The correct sentence should be: "Yes, it was tested ." This usage appropriately indicates that the equipment underwent testing in the past, aligning with the tense of the question.

[#629] Fill in the blank with the correct form of the past tense of the verb given in the bracket. He _________ (ashamed) of himself.
Correct Answer

(B) was ashamed

[#630] The circumference of a circle . . . . . . . . 3.14159265 times its diameter no matter how small or large it is.
Correct Answer

(A) measures