In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Choose the…
2024
In the given question, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Choose the correct alternative out of the given four options.
As we are starting to run off time, we have to make your speech short.
- A.
Run over
- B.
Run away
- C.
Run out
- D.
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Correct answer: C
Correct answer: Run out
Revised sentence: As we are starting to run out of time, we have to make your speech short.
Why this is correct: The phrase "run out" (used with "of") means to have no time left or to be nearly finished, which fits the context where there is insufficient time and the speech must be shortened.
Run over: Means to continue longer than planned (e.g., "The meeting ran over"). Although related to time, "run over" is less natural here than "run out of time," which specifically indicates lack of time.
Run away: Means to flee or leave unexpectedly, and is not relevant to the amount of time remaining.
No correction required: Incorrect because the original "run off time" is not idiomatic; the intended idea is expressed by "run out of time."