A hotel is supposed to be a home away from home, but one we – 17 – was hell away from home. Initially, we were deceived by the beautiful surroundings and by the manager’s – 18 – which was warm and inviting. After the usual – 19 – and signing of forms, we were checked in We later discovered, to our utter dismay, the the hotel – 20 – many facilities and that the few available – 21 – were either faulty or – 22 -. The rooms were somehow tolerable, but there was something we could not manage – food. We complained. Infact, we ate just to – 23 – alive since whatever was on the – 24 – have no – 25 -. The services there were definitely – 26 -. By the time we were due to – 27 – the following day, everybody heaved a sigh of – 28 -. Maybe I heard the manager say: Did you – 29 – a nice stay? And thinking he heard somebody say yes, he quickly added: Please – 30 – again.
In question numbered 19 above, choose the best option from letters A – E that best completes the gap.
- feeling
- filing
- fill in
- feel in
-
filling
The correct answer is: E
Explanation
The phrase "the usual filling" in this context refers to the typical procedure or process that one goes through when checking into a hotel. This includes providing necessary information, filling out forms, and completing any required paperwork. It's a standard part of the check-in process at hotels.
The gerund form"filling" is used to match the "signing" that is used in the same sentence to complete the noun clause "the usual filling and signing of forms".