Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the given options and fill blank (v).

Knowledge is (i) _________ wealth. It can neither be stolen (ii) ________ thieves nor snatched away forcibly by robbers. A person (iii) _________ acquires knowledge wins great respect and is held (iv) _________ high esteem. It (v) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day. Only one has to work hard (vi) __________ knowledge. During studentship there is no other (vii) ___________ than to study. One will never get an opportunity again and then there will be (viii) __________ to do but repent.

  1. do not

  2. does not

  3. did not

  4. is not

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B Correct answer
Explanation

For the negative statement about 'It' (knowledge), we use the auxiliary verb 'does' with 'not' because 'It' is third-person singular. The present simple negative requires 'does not decrease'. 'Do not' is for I/you/we/they, 'did not' is past tense, and 'is not' would make it continuous rather than simple present.