Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The library books were long __________________, their pages bearing the weight of the passage of time.

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  1. overdate
  2. overdo
  3. overdrew
  4. overdue

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Option 4 : overdue
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SSC MTS 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 01 Oct, 2024 Shift 1)
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The correct answer is 'overdue'.
 
Key Points
  • 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.

Additional Information
  • 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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