Directions: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.

Q:

As the driver swerved violently at the turning, the wheel came off, as it was already ______. 

• 1
  lose
• 2
  lost
• 3
  loose
• 4
  loss