Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement III?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Once a wood-cutter had cutting a tree on the bank of a river.
Statement II: Fortunately, his axe fell into the river. He was helpless and
Statement III: began to weep. The goddess of the water heard it. She said to him, “Why are you weeping?” The wood-cutter
Statement IV: said _____________.                                               

  1. the axe

  2. the water

  3. the tears

  4. the cry
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Since the woodcutter was weeping which means crying, Therefore ‘it’ refers to ‘the cry’. The goddess heard the 'cry' and talked to him.

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