Fill in the blank with the suitable word from the options given below:
It is mandatory to complete the work ____ you call it a day.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → before
Complete sentence: It is mandatory to complete the work before you call it a day. The work must be completed first. Only then can one call it a day (stop working for the day). So "before" fits.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) after | After reverses the order: the work would be completed once the day's work is over, which makes no sense. | We went home after the meeting ended. |
| (2) and | And only adds one idea to another. It shows no order in time, and "complete the work and you call it a day" is not grammatical. | She finished the report and sent it to her manager. |
| (3) before (answer) | Before joins two clauses and shows that the first action must happen earlier than the second. | Switch off the lights before you leave the room. |
| (4) than | Than is used only after a comparative (better than, more than). There is no comparison here. | This task is easier than the last one. |