Choose the most appropriate option to fill in the blank:
______ the guests have finished their meal, clear the plates and bring out the kheer.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Once
Complete sentence: Once the guests have finished their meal, clear the plates and bring out the kheer. The guests finish eating first. Then the plates are cleared.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Unless | means if not | Unless you add some salt, the dal will taste flat. |
| (2) Whereas | shows a contrast between two facts | Sunil enjoys football, whereas his twin prefers chess. |
| (3) So that | shows a purpose | Raju hung the keys on a hook so that nobody would lose them again. |
| (4) Once (answer) | as a joining word, it means as soon as or after. The first action must be over before the second begins | Once the rice is cooked, switch off the gas. |