English Grammar
Fill in the Blanks
पडताळलेले उत्तर (Verified)
MPSC सराव प्रश्न:
Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: A competitor in a marathon is a ______ runner.
Choose the correct form of adjective for the given sentence: A competitor in a marathon is a ______ runner.
पर्याय (Options):
A
short
B
अचूक उत्तर (Official Answer)
long-distance
C
long
D
high
सविस्तर स्पष्टीकरण (Detailed Explanation):
अचूक उत्तर: पर्याय (2)
The correct answer is **long-distance** (Option 2).
**Comprehensive Derivation:**
The correct answer is - "long-distance"
Explanation & Key Takeaways:
• From the given options, the most appropriate answer is "long-distance" as it fits with the context correctly.
• Option 1 does not match with the context of the sentence.
• Option 3 makes the runner long in height that is not the case here so it will wrong.
• Option 4 high is not appropriate adjective for runner.
• Thus, Option 2 is correct option.
**Option Elimination:**
• **Option 1 (short)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 2 (long-distance)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference.
• **Option 3 (long)**: Incorrect distractor.
• **Option 4 (high)**: Incorrect distractor.
**Exam Trap:**
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
**Memory Booster:**
Core mnemonic rule: long-distance corresponds to Option (2).
परीक्षेतील संभाव्य चूक / Exam Trap:
Be careful of misleading distractors and subtle terminology differences. Verify core properties before selecting your answer.
स्मृती क्लृप्ती / Memory Booster & Mnemonic:
Core mnemonic rule: long-distance corresponds to Option (2).
पर्याय निर्मूलन पद्धत / Option Elimination Strategy:
**Option Elimination:** • **Option 1 (short)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 2 (long-distance)**: Correct Answer; accurate according to canonical reference. • **Option 3 (long)**: Incorrect distractor. • **Option 4 (high)**: Incorrect distractor.