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. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in
each blank.
More (1) ______ half the States (2) ______ Union Territories, including Covid-19 hotspots Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, have not yet
decided on a date (3) ______reopening schools, the Centre was told at a meeting. The remaining States are split between those (4)
______ to reopen in August, (5) ______ include Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September, such as Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka and Kerala.

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

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Explanation:

- More than half the States (2) ______ Union Territories: This part suggests a comparison, indicating that a greater number of States and Union Territories are being discussed.

- The Centre was told at a meeting: The word "at" indicates the location or event where the communication took place.

- The State's decision on a date for reopening schools: The word "for" is used to indicate the purpose or goal, which is reopening schools.

- States are split between those intending to reopen: This implies that some states are planning to open schools soon.

- Delhi and Bihar, and others who will not open until September: This part differentiates between two groups of states with different decisions.

The correct answer to fill in blank no. 3 is: for