Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.
I could _____ the reason for being _____.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. find; fined.
Context: The sentence means: I could understand the reason for being punished (fined).
So, the correct words are find (understand) and fined (punished with a monetary penalty).
Meaning of the options:
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barred; bard – barred = prevented, bard = poet → does not fit.
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bard; barred – bard = poet, barred = prevented → incorrect.
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find; fined – find = understand, fined = punished → correct.
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fine; find – incorrect sequence.
Correct words: find; fined
Final Sentence: I could find the reason for being fined.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.