Question

Choose the correct sequence of the words that should be used in the below paragraph.

When the popular actor died [A] / had died [B] the Chief Minister himself condoled the family and placed a wreathe [A] / wreath [B] on the body. The sceptic [A] / septic [B] refused to believe that the house was haunted.In a bid to get control of herself after the terrible tragedy her mind sheared [A] / sheered [B] away from all unwelcome or unpleasant images. The power meter [A] / metre [B] appeared to be faulty since consumption was low but bills were high

• A. ABABA
• B. BAAAB
• C. ABABB
• D. BABAA
• E. AABAA

Answer 1

The correct option is A

ABABA

The simple past tense is used with when . . . . . Hence A.
'Wreathe' is to surround something.'Wreath' is a circular arrangement of flowers and suits the context.Hence B.
'Sceptic' is a non-believer while 'septic' means to become infected which doesn't suit the context.Hence A.
'Sheared' is to cut as of a fence or the wool from a sheep.'Sheered' is to avoid which is apt in the context.Hence B.
Metre is a metric unit while meter is a measuring device for electricity or gas.Hence A.