Identify the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required, select "No substitution".
He persisted to do that he thought was right.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. in doing what he thought.
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Concept/Grammar rules |
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‘Persist’ will be followed by the preposition ‘in’ and ‘Persist’ means to continue to do something, hence, a continuous form of the verb will be used after it. |
In option 2, ‘in doing’ is been used which is correct. The correct sentence is: He persisted in doing what he thought was right. Hence, the chosen option is correct. |