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4 th Unit, A Reading: Rendezvous with Ray - Para No: 16 from the List
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An agnostic throughout his life, it is possible, Roberge feels, that in the face of death Ray was searching for an answer. This was suggested by some of the mass that he used in Shakha Prashaka. (22) The last time the two friends met, Ray was in hospital, with his deathbed. (23) It was a Sunday and Roberge, true to habit arrived on a dot from 9 a.m. (24) "He had grown so weak that he looking frail as a child. (25) I could not stay long, and as I was leaving, Manikda said, 'Bhalo laglo (it was nice). (26) Those were his last words to mine", said Roberge.
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Write the corrected word or phrase for each numbered error (22–26). Submit your answers to receive marks, then review the explanations.
Corrected 22: The last time the two friends met, Ray was in hospital, on his deathbed.
Explanation: The correct phrase is “on his deathbed,” not “with his deathbed.” The preposition “on” is used to describe someone close to dying.
Corrected 23: It was a Sunday and Roberge, true to habit, arrived at 9 a.m.
Explanation: The preposition “at” is used for specific times (e.g., at 9 a.m.). “On a dot from 9 a.m.” is incorrect and unidiomatic.
Corrected 24: He looked frail as a child.
Explanation: The past tense “looked” correctly matches the time frame. “Looking” is a participle and makes the sentence incomplete.
Corrected 25: I did not stay long, and as I was leaving, Manikda said, "Bhalo laglo (it was nice).”
Explanation: After “did,” the base form “stay” is used. “Could not” would also be correct, but the test’s expected answer is “did not.”
Corrected 26: Those were his last words to me," said Roberge.
Explanation: The correct preposition is “to me,” not “to mine.” “Mine” is a possessive pronoun, which doesn’t fit here.