Select the most appropriate set of words to fill the blanks.
I was trying to __________ a pen to sign a form as my brother had been ___________ Rupees 500 for breaking the traffic rules.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. find; fined.
Context: The sentence needs two different words. First, the speaker is trying to find a pen. Second, the brother was fined Rupees 500 as a penalty.
Meaning of the words:
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Fined – means punished with a monetary penalty.
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Find – means to search for or discover something.
Correct words:
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'find a pen' (search for a pen)
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'fined Rupees 500' (penalty for breaking rules)
Final Sentence: I was trying to find a pen to sign a form as my brother had been fined Rupees 500 for breaking the traffic rules.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.