Directions(96 - 100): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out.Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
This was enough (96) the book store - owner - turned librarian Husain to asses its valuable contents. " The preface of the book read : 'painters (97) technical knowledge to paint, but lack to understand nature(98) they fall to create a masterpiece, " points out Husain. adding, " All I (99) in my life is about books and from books.The grand library (100) the palace is cache of knowledge."

Options

A. learning
B. learned
C. to learn
D. learns

Answer

B

Explanation

Here, Past Simple i.e learnt/learned...should be used.