Question

Select the option that makes the correct use of the word, ‘applied’ as used in the

passage, to fill in the blank space.

a) His uncle asked him to _____ for the post.

b) She _____ oil into her matted hair.

c) Sanjay received a call for the post he had _____ for.

d) She _____ turmeric to cure infection​

Answer 1

The correct option of the word 'applied' is as follows:-

a) His uncle asked him to apply for the post.  

b) She applied oil into her matted hair.  

c) Sanjay received a call for the post he had applied for.  

d) She applied turmeric to cure infection.​

NOTE:

• The term 'apply' means to make an application for a specific post, for example, to apply for the position of Research Assistant at ISRO.
• It also means to put something on a surface, for example, apply hair on oil, apply turmeric on wound, etc

Answer 2

Select the option that makes the correct use of the word, ‘applied’ as used in the  passage, to fill in the blank space.

a) His uncle asked him to apply for the post.

b) She applied oil into her matted hair.

c) Sanjay received a call for the post he had applied for.

d) She applied turmeric to cure the infection​

• The word ''apply'' is present tense.

• The word ''applied'' is the past tense of apply.

• The word ''apply'' means to make a formal application for a job. It also means to spread something on a surface like apply make-up, apply oil or turmeric, etc.