Direction: A sentence with one blank is given, indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the word that best fits the blank appropriately.______ you have enough swimming practice, you will be able to swim well.a)Whileb)Beforec)Thoughd)OnceCorrect answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

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Explanation:

The correct answer is option 'D' - Once.

The word 'once' is used here to indicate that something will happen or be true after a particular event or situation has occurred. In this sentence, it suggests that after you have enough swimming practice, you will be able to swim well.

Example:

Let's look at an example to better understand the usage of the word 'once' in this context:

- Once you have mastered the basic techniques, you will be able to play the piano fluently.

In this example, the word 'once' indicates that after you have mastered the basic techniques, you will be able to play the piano fluently. Similarly, in the given sentence, 'once' is used to indicate that after you have enough swimming practice, you will be able to swim well.

Alternative Options:

Let's also analyze the other options and understand why they are not the correct choices in this context:

- Option 'A' - While: This word is used to indicate a contrast between two actions happening at the same time. However, in the given sentence, there is no contrast being expressed, but rather a cause and effect relationship.

- Option 'B' - Before: This word is used to indicate that something must happen or be done prior to another event or time. However, in the given sentence, the focus is on the event of having enough swimming practice, not on a specific time or event that must occur before it.

- Option 'C' - Though: This word is used to show a contrast or concession. However, in the given sentence, there is no contrast being expressed, but rather a cause and effect relationship.

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