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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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