Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (i).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word/verb phrase from the options given below to complete the given paragraph.

The earth (i) _________ round the sun and the moon goes round the earth. There (ii) _________ several other bodies which like the earth go round the sun. The moon is called a satellite of the earth (iii) _________ it hangs on to it. The other planets have also got their satellites. The sun and the planets with their satellites form a happy family. This is called (iv) _________ solar system. Solar means belonging to the sun and the sun being the father of all the planets, (v) _________ whole group (vi) _________ the solar system.

  1. went

  2. goes

  3. is going

  4. will go
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The paragraph describes universal facts about the solar system. 'The earth goes round the sun' uses present simple for a general truth that is always true. 'Went' is past, 'is going' is present continuous (for temporary action), and 'will go' is future - none fit the context of stating permanent scientific facts.

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