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 alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
My first voyage had been very profitable. I was again a (1)______ man. I did not lack for luxury or entertainment. (2)______, my friend, I
could not rest for long. I (3)______ the salt air and the thrill of travel and adventure. Soon I (4)______ by the will of Allah back to the
seaport at Basra, (5)______ I found a newly-made ship with fine sails and the best equipment.

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

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SSC MTS 8th October 2021 Shift-1

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am tasting

have tasted

had tasted

taste

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Explanation:

- Let's break down each option:

- Option 1: am tasting - This suggests a continuous action happening right now. It doesn't fit because the story is in past tense.

- Option 2: have tasted - This indicates action that has relevance to the present. However, since the passage is in the past narrative, this doesn’t quite match.

- Option 3: had tasted - This is past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another action in the past. It aligns with the passage's past narrative.

- Option 4: taste - This is present tense, suggesting a repeated action and doesn’t match the past-related context.

- Correct Answer: Option 3: had tasted