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From the options given below, select the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank in thegiven sentence.
I saw the man ________ from the first floor.

A. To fall

B. Fell

C. Falling

D. Fallen

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

In the given sentence "I saw the man falling from the first floor," the most appropriate word to fill in the blank is "falling."

The verb "falling" is in the present participle form, and it is used to describe an action that was in progress at the time of observation. The sentence indicates that the person was in the process of falling from the first floor when the speaker saw him.

The other options do not use the correct verb form for the given sentence. Option A, "To fall," is in the infinitive form and does not convey the ongoing nature of the action. Option B, "Fell," is in the simple past tense, which does not match the present participle "saw" used in the sentence. Option D, "Fallen," is in the past participle form and is not suitable for describing the action happening at the time of observation.

Therefore, the correct answer is "C. Falling."

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