The navy officer was fascinated with ships since childhood and be a seafarer ........

English Language (SBI-PO) Fill in the blanks

Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank.

The navy officer was fascinated with ships since childhood and _____________ be a seafarer.

Wished to

Attempt

Frenzy

Is trying

Wanted

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Explanation:

The verb 'to be' is the fundamental verb used to indicate the existence of an entity (person, object, abstraction) or to relate an entity to its qualities or characteristics. In the given sentence, the officer wanted/wished to be a seafarer (a person who regularly travels by sea; a sailor). So, the most appropriate option is 1.