Multiple choice

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

Rajni: What (i)________________ to do during summer vacations. Priya: I (ii)________ yet. For the past few months I (iii)__________ for PMT. Rajni: (iv)_____________________ any coaching centre? Priya: I, (v)____________ any yet, but my father (vi)____________ me to get good position. Rajni: I also (vii)___________ that you should join, but it (viii)____________ that self study is the best study.

  1. is saying

  2. is being said

  3. is said

  4. has been said
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The passive voice 'is said' in present tense is correct for stating a general belief or common saying. The phrase 'it is said that self study is the best study' uses present passive to report what people generally believe or say, making this the appropriate form.

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