Direction: Pick out the most effective word from the choices...

Direction: Pick out the most effective word from the choices below to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete. In a ward where around 10 patients are $\qquad$ , there are at least six bodies close to the beds of the patients. (a) Treated (b) Being treated (c) Been treated (d) No error

Direction: Pick out the most effective word from the choices below to fill in the blanks to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
In a ward where around 10 patients are $\qquad$ , there are at least six bodies close to the beds of the patients.
(a) Treated
(b) Being treated
(c) Been treated
(d) No error

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Key Concepts

Present Continuous Tense

This concept refers to the grammatical tense used to express actions that are currently in progress. In the sentence, using the present continuous form (e.g., 'are being treated') indicates that the patients are actively undergoing treatment at the present time, which fits the context of a ward where ongoing medical procedures are being performed.

Passive Voice Construction

This concept involves shaping a sentence so that the focus is on the recipient of the action rather than the doer. In the context of the sentence, using the passive voice ('are being treated') appropriately emphasizes the state of the patients, which is essential when the doer of the action is either unknown or irrelevant.

Contextual Appropriateness

This concept deals with selecting words and grammatical structures that best fit the context of the sentence. In this case, choosing the correct tense and voice is crucial for conveying that the patients are presently receiving medical care, ensuring that the sentence accurately reflects the situation described in the ward.

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