Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
There ______ no porters on the platform, he had to carry his luggage himself.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. being.
The verb should be in the present participle form. So, 'being' is the appropriate verb in this context and it means existence.
There being no porters on the platform, he had to carry his luggage himself.