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.
A long time ago, Brahmadutta was the king of Benaras. Like (1)______ kings he was interested only in (2)______ and his favourite animal
to hunt (3)______ deer. The king would ride over (4)______ planted fields and destroy the crops. He would (5)______ men from the village
to help him in the hunt even at the harvest time!

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

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SSC MTS 22nd October 2021 Shift-2

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Explanation:

To fill in blank no. 3, we need to choose the correct verb form that aligns with the sentence's context. Here's a breakdown:

- Option 1: are - "Are" is the present tense plural form of the verb "to be." It doesn't fit since we're talking about a singular noun, "animal."

- Option 2: is - "Is" is the present tense singular form of the verb "to be." It could fit, but the passage seems to narrate past events, so it might not be the best choice.

- Option 3: were - "Were" is the past tense plural form of the verb "to be." It's not suitable for a singular noun like "animal."

- Option 4: was - "Was" is the past tense singular form of the verb "to be." It aligns well because the sentence refers to "his favourite animal," which is singular, and the past tense suits the story's narrative style.

Therefore, the correct option is: Option 4: was.