Question:

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)—(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. From the ancient Athenian arena to the modern Olympic stadiums, athletics \( (i) \) the potential for a spectacle. The crowd \( (ii) \) with bated breath as the Olympian artist twists his body, stretching the javelin behind him. Twelve strides in, he begins to cross-step. Six cross-steps \( (iii) \) in an abrupt stop on his left foot. As his body \( (iv) \) like a door turning on a hinge, the javelin is launched skyward at a precise angle.

Show Hint

In grammar-based questions, ensure verb-subject agreement and consistent tense usage throughout the sentence. Singular subjects require singular verbs, and plural subjects require plural verbs.
Updated On: Jan 24, 2025
  • hold, waits, culminates, pivot
  • holds, wait, culminates, pivot
  • hold, wait, culminate, pivots
  • holds, waits, culminate, pivots
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Where "holds" (i) matches the singular subject "athletics".
"waits" (ii) agrees with the singular "crowd",
"culminate" (iii) fits the sequence, and "pivots"
(iv) corresponds to the action of the body. Conclusion. The correct answer is \( (4) \).
Was this answer helpful?
0
0

Questions Asked in GATE CH exam

View More Questions