Multiple choice

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

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. was called

  2. called

  3. is called

  4. calls
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure 'whole group (vi) _________ the solar system' describes what the system is named. Present simple passive 'is called' fits because it states a fact. 'Called' alone would need a different structure, 'calls' is active (incorrect subject-verb relationship), and 'was called' is past - but the name is current.

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