In the given question, a sentence is given with a part of it missing and represented by a blank. Choose the phrase that can be placed in the given blank to make a meaningful and grammatically correct sentence.

Some countries__________  their citizens to monitor if quarantine laws are being followed, or even welding some residents in their homes to stop the spread of the virus.

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  1. are annoying
  2. are analyzing
  3. are depending on
  4. are spying on
  5. None of these

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Option 4 : are spying on
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The correct answer is option 4), i.e. are spying on.

  • The given sentence is about how some countries are trying to enforce quarantine laws.
  • Option 1) cannot be chosen.The meaning of the word annoying is irritating and it is not suitable for the sentence.
  • Option 2) and option 3) are not suitable for the sentence.
  • Option 4) is the best fit.The word spying means to keep an eye on and it is suitable for the sentence.

 

Hence, option 4) is the answer.

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