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NORCET-11 Prelims
English
Easy

Fill in the blank with the correct word: _____ is no use crying over spilled milk.

Appeared in: NORCET-11 Prelims

Explanation

  • "There is no use crying over spilled milk" is the correct idiom.
  • "There" introduces the statement about a situation.
  • The phrase means it is pointless to be upset about something that cannot be changed.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

  • Option B: "Dare" is a verb and does not fit the sentence structure.
  • Option C: "Their" is a possessive pronoun and does not introduce statements.
  • Option D: "They're" is a contraction for "they are" and does not fit the idiom.

Related Visual

Illustration of a spilled glass of milk with the phrase There is no use crying over spilled milk written above, highlighting the word There in bold.
Clinical Relevance
  • Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Correct use of homophones in common English idioms as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
  • Nurses must use clear language and idioms correctly in patient education and documentation.
  • What if? If a nurse uses the wrong homophone in a report, it could lead to confusion or miscommunication.
How to Approach the Question
  • Read the sentence carefully and identify the grammatical role of the missing word.
  • Recall if the sentence is a common idiom or phrase.
  • Eliminate options that do not fit the context or grammar.
  • Select the word that makes the sentence correct and meaningful.
Concept Tested & Keywords
  • Concept Tested: Correct use of homophones in common English idioms
  • Stem keywords: crying over spilled milk, fill in the blank, idiom
  • Lead-in keywords: correct word

Question ID

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Reference Book

E6 Medicine Davidson Principles Practice 24e p. 96-98

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