Question
Download Solution PDFSelect the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The library books were long __________________, their pages bearing the weight of the passage of time.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The word "overdue" means past the due date or delayed beyond the expected time.
- When referring to library books that have not been returned on time, "overdue" is the most appropriate term.
- The other options: "overdate," "overdo," and "overdrew" do not fit the context as appropriately.
Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.
Complete Sentence: The library books were long overdue, their pages bearing the weight of the passage of time.
- Overdate: Not a standard word in this context.
- Overdo: Means to do something to an excessive degree.
- Overdrew: The past tense of overdraw, typically used in financial contexts.
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