Multiple choice

Blank (i)

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word to fill the numbered blanks.

Man (i) __________ live for himself alone. He lives for the good of others as well as for himself. Everyone has his duties (ii) __________ be it the richest or (iii) __________. To some life is a pleasure, to others it’s suffering. But (iv) __________ rest do not live for self–enjoyment or even for fame. Their aim (v) __________ to do useful work for a good cause. We must do our duty (vi) __________ man and God. It is the knowledge of good and evil, that (vii) __________ us responsible (viii) __________ man here and to God hereafter. Great deeds are to be worked for, hoped for and died for.

  1. do not

  2. did not

  3. does not

  4. is not
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'Man' is third person singular, so we need the auxiliary verb that agrees with it: 'Man (i) _____ live for himself alone.' 'Does not' is correct for third person singular. 'Do not' is for plural subjects or I/you, 'did not' is past tense, and 'is not' would be followed by living, not live.

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