{"id":40903,"date":"2024-04-15T11:15:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=40903"},"modified":"2024-04-15T11:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T11:15:25","slug":"select-the-verb-into-the-most-suitable-form-jim-was-on-his-hands-and-knees-on-the-floor-he-_______-look-for-his-contact-lens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/select-the-verb-into-the-most-suitable-form-jim-was-on-his-hands-and-knees-on-the-floor-he-_______-look-for-his-contact-lens\/","title":{"rendered":"Select the verb into the most suitable form: Jim was on his hands and knees on the floor. 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