Correct option is A
The correct option to fill in the blank is (a)
ate; eight.
Explanation:
The sentence requires one word that indicates the
action (verb) and another that indicates the
number (noun).
Here, “ate” is the past tense of the verb “eat,” and “eight” is the number.
Correct sentence: My brother ate eight apples during his fast.
(Hindi meaning: मेरे भाई ने अपने उपवास के दौरान आठ सेब खाए।)
Meanings of other options and why they are incorrect:
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eight; eight – Two numbers; grammatically incorrect.
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ate; ate – Two verbs; fails to convey quantity.
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eight; ate – Incorrect order; doesn’t match sentence logic.