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.
You must pace your work. What (1)______ I mean? I’m glad you (2)______ that question. We pace our work according (3)______ the eighthour workday. If you (4)______ twelve hours of work in your in-box, for example, you must (5)______ that work into the eight-hour day.

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

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Explanation:

- What (1)______ I mean?: The sentence asks about clarifying what is meant.

- I’m glad you (2)______ that question.: This sentence responds to a question being asked. Common verbs here would be "asked" or "raised."

- We pace our work according (3)______ the eight-hour workday.: This means adjusting the pace of work to align with a set timeframe.

- Option 1, by: Not suitable here; "by" usually indicates who is doing something, not a standard or reference point.

- Option 2, with: Improper, as it suggests accompaniment or togetherness.

- Option 3, to: Correct, as “to” is used to show alignment or adjustment based on a reference, like time.

- Option 4, from: Incorrect, as it implies a starting point rather than alignment.

- If you (4)______ twelve hours of work in your in-box, for example, you must (5)______ that work into the eight-hour day.: This sentence involves managing workload within a timeframe.