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Multiple Choice Questions

The state carries the burden of proof meaning the suspect guilty rather than the lawyer proving him ...........

English Language (SBI-CL) Sentence Completion

Which of the following phrases (I), (II), and (III) given below each sentence will fit into the blank to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of the phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence.

The state carries the burden of proof, meaning ____________________________________________ the suspect guilty rather than the lawyer proving him innocent.

(I) lawyer has to prove

(II) a lawyer had to proof

(III) the lawyers have to prove

Only (I) is correct

Only (III) is correct

Both (II) and (III) are correct

Both (I) and (III) are correct

None is correct

Explanation:

Correct Answer is (b).The given sentence can be filled using the phrase (III) “the lawyers have to prove”. Phrase (I) is incorrect as it requires an article before ‘lawyer’, while phrase (II) is incorrect as “proof” is a noun while “prove” is a verb. Since only phrase (III) is correct, option (b) is the most suitable answer choice.