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Which of the words/phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase underlined in the given sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
The reason he has been so fat is because he never takes exercise.
Which of the words/phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase underlined in the given sentence to make the sentence grammatically correct ? If the sentence is correct as it is and no correction is required, mark (5) as the answer.
The reason he has been so fat is because he never takes exercise.
The reason he has been so fat is because he never takes exercise.
Updated On: Oct 15, 2024
- that he has never taken
- that he would never take
- that he never takes
- because he didn’t ever take any
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The correct way to phrase the sentence is: "The reason he has been so fat is that he never takes exercise." So, the answer is (3) that he never takes.
The Correct option is(C)
The Correct option is(C)
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