Choose the word/expression which best completes each sentence :
We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
We ought to stay away .... the robbers come back
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Explanation:
The sentence is about taking precaution against a possible event — the return of robbers. The correct expression to use in such a situation is:
"in case" — meaning to be prepared for the possibility that something might happen.
So the full sentence becomes:
"We ought to stay away in case the robbers come back."
Why the others don’t work:
A. provided – means “on the condition that”, which changes the meaning.
B. should in case – grammatically incorrect (not a proper English phrase).
C. although – introduces contrast, not precaution.
E. since – implies reason or time, not suitability here.
Explanation:
The sentence is about taking precaution against a possible event — the return of robbers. The correct expression to use in such a situation is:
"in case" — meaning to be prepared for the possibility that something might happen.
So the full sentence becomes:
"We ought to stay away in case the robbers come back."
Why the others don’t work:
A. provided – means “on the condition that”, which changes the meaning.
B. should in case – grammatically incorrect (not a proper English phrase).
C. although – introduces contrast, not precaution.
E. since – implies reason or time, not suitability here.