Multiple choice

Directions: Select the correct option to fill in blank (III).

When the meeting (I)_ to a close, people ___(II)__ . Some of my friends _(III)__ to (IV)__ to the park nearby. An old man (V)_ for alms. I (VI) to (VII) him a few coins but my friend __(VIII) me from __(IX)___ so because he (X)_ that begging should be discouraged.

  1. will want

  2. were wanting

  3. wanted

  4. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage is written in past tense narrative form. 'When the meeting (I)_ to a close, people ___(II)__' establishes a past context. For blank (III), 'wanted' correctly maintains the past tense consistency, describing what the friends desired to do in that past moment.

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