Multiple choice

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

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. gave

  2. gives

  3. given

  4. none of these
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The blank in the given passage requires an infinitive, which can be formed only by e a first form and that too without adding “s or es” to it.

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