Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence:
She conversed the matter with me.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. discussed the matter with.
Context: The sentence describes talking about a matter with someone. The verb used should correctly collocate with “matter.”
Grammatical concept: The verb “conversed” is intransitive and cannot directly take an object like “the matter.” The correct verb is “discussed.”
Analysis of the given options:
- discussed the matter with – Correct usage and structure.
- talked over the matter with – Grammatically correct but less precise.
- told the matter to – Incorrect expression.
- said me about the matter – Grammatically incorrect.
Correct word/ phrase: discussed the matter with
Final sentence: She discussed the matter with me.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.