Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

Man is born free but everywhere he is in chains. These are the chains put (i) _____ him by laws and rules of society. (ii) _____ must find his freedom of action with discipline for his own (iii) _______ and for the good of the whole community. It may appear that discipline hinders freedom, but we should (iv) _______ that freedom does not mean license to do anything. It does not mean unchecked liberty to do what one (v) ____. Freedom involves (vi) _______ duties. Unless we look after these duties, there can be no real freedom in any civilized society. Man (vii) _______ in society. He must follow (viii) _____ rules if he wants to enjoy real freedom.

  1. lived

  2. was living

  3. lives

  4. will live
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence 'Man (vii) _______ in society' states a general truth requiring present tense. 'Lives' is correct for a third person singular subject in simple present. 'Lived' is past, 'was living' is past continuous, and 'will live' is future.

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