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Question
Use the information in the headlines to complete the sentences. Choose the correct option from those given.
(a) Women Rescue Child
Two brave women of Rampur village ____________ kidnapped by his father’s distant relative.
- have rescued a child who has been
- have rescued a child who was being
- rescued a child who had been
- rescued a child who was
(b) Two killed in Collision
Two passengers travelling in a car died ____________. The driver of the truck is absconding.
- after their collision of a truck
- in a collision with a truck
- after their car collided in a truck
- when their car collided with a truck
(c) Ban on Smoking
Smoking ____________ in all public places.
- has been banned
- is being banned
- banned
- was banned
(d) Old Building Demolished
Keeping in mind the dilapidated condition of ____________ yesterday.
- the building, it was demolish
- the building, it was demolished
- the building, it has been demolished
- the building, it will be
Solution
(a) Women Rescue Child
Two brave women of Rampur village rescued a child who had been kidnapped by his father’s distant relative.
(b) Two killed in Collision
Two passengers travelling in a car died when their car collided with a truck. The driver of the truck is absconding.
(c) Ban on Smoking
Smoking has been banned in all public places.
(d) Old Building Demolished
Keeping in mind the dilapidated condition of the building, it was demolished yesterday.
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