Multiple choice

Blank (ii)

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. to perform

  2. performing

  3. having been performed

  4. for performing
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Explanation

The structure 'Everyone has his duties (ii) _____' requires showing what the duties are for. The infinitive 'to perform' correctly follows 'duties' to show purpose - duties to perform. 'Performing' would need 'are,' 'having been performed' is passive participle which doesn't fit, and 'for performing' is less natural than the infinitive form.

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