Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate options to complete the dialogue given below and fill blank (v).

Rani: Kareena, do you (i)__________ that Simi (ii)_____________ first in her Matric exams? Kareena: O! Great! I always (iii)_________ she would do very well. She is a brilliant student. Rani: I (iv)________ exactly, but she (v)___________ in the merit list. Kareena: What (vi)___________ to do now? Rani: I think she (vii)__________ opt for commerce. Kareena: That’s very good. She (viii)__________ credit to her family.

  1. has been placed

  2. had placed

  3. has placed

  4. was placed
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Explanation

The correct answer is 'has been placed' (present perfect passive). The context is discussing Simi's recent exam success - 'but she _________ in the merit list.' Present perfect passive is correct because: (1) The placement is a recent achievement with present relevance, (2) Passive voice because she is placed (by the exam board), not placing herself. 'Had placed' is past perfect (wrong timeline), 'has placed' is active (she didn't place herself), 'was placed' is simple past (doesn't show present relevance).

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