Select the word which can replace the underlined word.
Before long he returned to complete the task.
Select the word which can replace the underlined word.
Before long he returned to complete the task.
Solution
✅ Correct Option: 3
'Ere' is a literary word meaning 'before', so 'ere long' can replace 'before long'. 'Heir', 'air' and 'err' are homophones of similar-sounding words but do not mean 'before'.
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