Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Yesterday, I ate only a __________ of apples for my dinner.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. pair.
- Pair is a suitable option.
- Two things of the same sort, in this example two apples, are referred to as a "pair". This is appropriate given that the speaker had two apples for dinner.
- Compared to other options:
- "Pier": It is an unrelated term for a building built over water that is frequently used as a dock.
- "Pare": The term "pare" which refers to trimming or cutting off the outer layer is inappropriate when referring to eating apples.
- "Pear": Although "Pear" is a type of fruit, the sentence structure implies the speaker is referring to the quantity of apples rather than the kind of fruit.