Direction: In the following questions, the sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative.
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The starving man ______ able to walk.
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- can barely
- were barely
- are barely
- was barely
- can barely
Correct Option: D
barely (Adv.) : just ; certainly not more than.
Here, was barely is the right option.
