Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

A feeling comes over one that so much evil and misfortune have ______ the world that a little more or less does not make much difference.

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  1. had shadowed
  2. shadowing
  3. shadowed
  4. shadow

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Option 3 : shadowed
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The correct answer is 'shadowed'.
 
Key Points
  • The word "shadowed" means covered with or filled with shadows or darkness and is used to describe something affected by a negative influence.
  • In the context of the sentence, "shadowed" fits as it conveys that evil and misfortune have already affected the world significantly.
  • The other options: "had shadowed," "shadowing," and "shadow" do not fit the context as appropriately because of incorrect tense or form.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Sentence: A feeling comes over one that so much evil and misfortune have shadowed the world that a little more or less does not make much difference.

Additional Information
  • Shadowed (छाया हुआ): means covered with dark areas or overshadowed by something negative.
  • Had shadowed (छाया था): incorrect past perfect tense usage.
  • Shadowing (छायांकन): present continuous tense, doesn't fit the sentence structure.
  • Shadow (छाया): simple present tense, incorrect tense usage.
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