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Can you swear to his _____________ in your house that evening?
Question

Can you swear to his _____________ in your house that evening?

A.

been

B.

to have been

C.

to be

D.

having been

Correct option is D

The correct option to fill in the blank is (d) having been.

The phrase "having been" is used to refer to a prior existence or presence and fits grammatically in this sentence. It emphasizes that the subject was at the location in the past and allows the sentence to maintain a formal tone.

Hindi Meaning:
क्या आप शपथ ले सकते हैं कि वह उस शाम आपके घर में था?

Meanings of other options:

Example: Can you swear to his having been present during the meeting?

  • Been: होना (requires auxiliary verbs like "has" or "had" to form correct structures).
  • To have been: होना (used in specific infinitive constructions, not fitting here).
  • To be: होना (indicates future or ongoing state, incorrect here).
  • Correct Usage: The phrase confirms his prior presence.

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