Multiple choice

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Choose the most appropriate option to complete the dialogue given below.

Rani:                 Kareena, do you know that Simi (i) _____________ first in her exams?
Kareena:           O! Great! I always (ii) _________ she would do very well. She is a brilliant student.
Rani:                 I do not know exactly, but she (iii) ___________ in the merit list.

  1. know

  2. knew

  3. have known

  4. had known
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The simple past 'knew' is correct because Kareena's belief about Simi's ability existed before the exam results were known. The past perfect 'had known' would require a later past time reference, and present forms don't fit the past context of the dialogue.

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