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Question

Choose the most appropriate set of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence.

 _________  _________ is a will, __________ is a way.

The correct answer is
Where, there, there

Homophone Selection for Idiom Completion

The task is to select the correct homophones to complete the sentence and form a common English proverb.

Analyzing the Proverb Idiom

  • The proverb is: "Where there is a will, there is a way."
  • This idiom emphasizes determination: if one has strong desire (will), they will find a method (way) to achieve their goal.

Word Usage Explanation

We need to fill the blanks: "_________ _________ is a will, __________ is a way." using the words provided in the options.

  • First Blank ('_________'): Requires a word to introduce the circumstance or condition. 'Where' correctly sets this context.
  • Second Blank ('_________'): This blank, combined with the first, forms 'Where there'. 'There' is used here.
  • Third Blank ('__________'): This blank needs a word indicating existence or presence. 'There' correctly fits, completing the phrase 'there is a way'.

Thus, the sequence 'Where, there, there' logically fits the sentence structure and the proverb.

Eliminating Other Options

  • Option 1 uses 'Wear' (to adorn) and 'their' (possessive), which are contextually incorrect.
  • Option 2 uses 'Were' (past tense of be) and 'their' (possessive), both incorrect.
  • Option 4 uses 'their' (possessive) in the second or third position, which is incorrect for establishing existence or place.
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Important Questions from Basic English Grammar

  1. ‘The shopkeeper sells lemons.’
    In this sentence, the word ‘lemons’ is the ________.
  2. Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:
    I _______ to have bought a diamond ring.

  3. Choose the grammatically CORRECT sentence:
  4. Are there enough seats here? There are _____________ people here than I expected.

  5. The people ______ were at the demonstration were from all sections of society.
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