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Which of the phrases (1), (2),(3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
The inmates of the prison refused water stating that they are on hunger strike.
Which of the phrases (1), (2),(3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
The inmates of the prison refused water stating that they are on hunger strike.
The inmates of the prison refused water stating that they are on hunger strike.
Updated On: Oct 25, 2024
- they are under
- we have been under
- we would be at
- they were on
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The Correct Option is D
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The correct option is(D),they were on
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