Multiple choice

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

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

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

  1. do not

  2. does not

  3. did not

  4. is not
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Explanation

The sentence says 'It (iv) _________ decrease on being spent. Rather, it increases day by day.' 'It' refers to 'knowledge' (singular, not a person). 'Does not decrease' uses auxiliary 'does' for singular neuter subject. 'Do not' is for plural subjects or 'I', 'did not' is past tense, 'is not' doesn't fit with decrease (base form required after auxiliary).

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