Question
Download Solution PDFChoose the correct verb form to fill in the blank:
Some people ......... a peculiar habit of walking in sleep.
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WBSSC SLST (Class 9-10) English Official Paper Held On 04 Dec, 2016
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2 : have
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'have'.
- The verb "have" is used to indicate possession or ownership in the present tense.
- In the sentence, "Some people" refers to a plural subject, which is why "have" is the correct form of the verb.
- The other options, "has," "had," and "have been" do not fit the grammatical context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 2'.
Complete Sentence: Some people have a peculiar habit of walking in sleep.
- Has: Used for singular subjects in the present tense.
- Had: Refers to past possession or ownership.
- Have been: Indicates a continuous state or ongoing action.
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