Direction: Pick out the most appropriate word from the words given below each…

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Direction: Pick out the most appropriate word from the words given below each sentence to complete it meaningfully.

________ is raining, which presumably means that your football match will be canceled.

  1. A.

    This

  2. B.

    That

  3. C.

    These

  4. D.

    It

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Correct answer: D

The correct word is “it”.

In English, “it” is used as a dummy subject for weather, time, temperature, and other natural conditions. The sentence needs this neutral subject: “It is raining …”.

Example: “It is very hot today.” / “It is raining outside.”

“Presumably” means “probably” or “as is likely, though not certain,” so the speaker expects the match to be canceled because of the rain.

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