EXPLANATION
E21. Choose the appropriate word to complete the sentence:
"The concert was _______ due to bad weather."
a) cancelled
b) canceled
c) cancel
d) canceling
ANSWER: a) cancelled
EXPLANATION:
In the given sentence, the appropriate word to complete it is "cancelled."
The word "cancelled" is the past tense form of the verb "cancel," which means to call off or to decide not to proceed with a planned event or activity. In this context, the concert had to be called off or discontinued due to bad weather conditions.
Both "cancelled" and "canceled" are correct spellings, but "cancelled" is more commonly used in British English, while "canceled" is more commonly used in American English. Therefore, both options a) "cancelled" and b) "canceled" could be considered correct, depending on the preferred spelling style. However, in this case, "cancelled" is the more widely accepted choice.
Options c) "cancel" and d) "canceling" are incorrect because they do not match the past tense form required in the sentence.
