Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no 3 ........

English Language (MTS) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the
options given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Suraj waved to a passing train, and kept waving (1)______ only the spiralling smoke remained. He (2)______ waving to trains. He
wondered (3)______ the people in them, and about (4)______ they were going and what it (5)______ be like there. And when the train had
passed, Suraj was lonely.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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Explanation:

- Suraj waved to a passing train, and kept waving (1)______ only the spiralling smoke remained.

- Here, "until" would be a fitting word, indicating he waved until something else was no longer visible. Though the blank isn't in focus, understanding context helps.

- He (2)______ waving to trains.

- This verb would describe his continuous habit. A word like "loved" could fit here. Again, not the focus but important for context.

- He wondered (3)______ the people in them, and about (4)______ they were going and what it (5)______ be like there.

- ? Correct Answer: "about" perfectly fits. Suraj is pondering over the people on the train. The preposition "about" is commonly used for pondering topics or subjects.

- Options given:

- 1, of: "Of" typically shows association or belonging, less fitting for pondering.

- 2, about: Describes topics, subjects, or causes of thoughts or communications.

- 3, for: Typically specifies results, purposes, or particular time.

- 4, to: Shows direction, place, or result. Doesn't fit with wondering.