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English · Q82

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Competitive Exams · English · question 82

Q82

Complete the sentence using one of the following verbs in its appropriate form:open / live / speak / takeMy parents_____in a verysmall flat.

A.
live
Answer
B.
speaks
C.
take
D.
opens

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
In the sentence, "My parents live in a very small flat," the verb "live" is used in the present simple tense to describe a habitual or ongoing action. The correct form for the sentence is "My parents live in a very small flat."

The other options are not suitable because they do not use the correct verb form or tense:

Option B: speaks
This option uses the singular form of the verb "speak," which is not appropriate because the subject "parents" is plural.

Option C: take
This option uses the base form of the verb "take," which does not convey the intended meaning of where the parents reside.

Option D: opens
This option uses the singular form of the verb "open," which is not suitable for describing where someone lives.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A: live.