Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Yesterday, I ate only a ________ of apples for my dinner.

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  1. pier
  2. pear
  3. pare
  4. pair

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Option 4 : pair
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The correct answer is: "pair".

Key Points

  • "Pair" means two things that are the same and used together, such as a pair of shoes or a pair of earrings. (दो चीजें जो एक जैसी हैं और एक साथ उपयोग की जाती हैं)
    • ExampleShe found the perfect pair of shoes for the party.
  • In this context, the speaker ate a certain number of apples, and "pair" is the most appropriate option to indicate that number.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete sentenceYesterday, I ate only a pair of apples for my dinner.

Additional Information

  • Pier is a structure that extends into a body of water, such as a dock or jetty. (एक संरचना जो पानी के शरीर में फैली हुई है)
  • Pear is a type of fruit that is similar to an apple but has a distinctive shape and texture. (एक प्रकार का फल जो सेब के समान होता है)
  • Pare means to remove the outer layer of something, such as peeling an apple. (किसी चीज़ की बाहरी परत को हटाना)

 

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