Multiple choice

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

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. was cheering

  2. cheered

  3. will cheer

  4. had cheered

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The blank in the given sentence is a plural noun, i.e. “people”