Directions : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be…
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Directions : In the following question, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
I was about to ask Sonal on a date, but her friend ………… and I lost the chance.
- A.
cut through
- B.
cut out
- C.
cut in
- D.
cut for
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Correct answer: C
Explanation:
“Cut in” means to interrupt someone while they are speaking. In the given sentence, the speaker was about to ask Sonal on a date but lost the chance because someone else interrupted.
Correct choice: 'cut in' — to interrupt someone who is speaking. Example: 'Her friend cut in, so I couldn't ask Sonal.'
'cut through' — means to make a path or to have a decisive effect (e.g., 'This road cuts through the forest'); it does not mean to interrupt a conversation.
'cut out' — usually means to remove or to stop functioning (e.g., 'The music cut out') or to omit; it does not mean to interrupt someone speaking.
'cut for' — not used to mean interrupt. The related phrase 'cut out for' means to be suited to something (e.g., 'He's not cut out for teaching'), so 'cut for' is not appropriate here.