Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that fills the blanks, the maximum number of times.

(A) In a clock the ________ hand travel faster than the hours hand. (B) The ________ of the meeting gave interesting insights into the problems faced by the company. (C) The _________ of inaction proved costly for the company because during that time, their main competitor managed to sweep the market with their attractive schemes. (D) The ________ are hot and long in summer.

  1. minutes

  2. hours

  3. days

  4. weeks
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In sentence A, 'minutes' in option (1) replaces the blank. Statement B can be replaced either by 'minutes' or 'days'. When statements C and D are replaced by 'days', it gives a cogent meaning to both the statements. As days has been used maximum number of times, therefore, option (3) is the answer.

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