Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Professor Singh is not in the office today. I ask you try call him tomorrow.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. suggest you try calling.
- "Ask" either requires a direct object or is followed by a phrase with "to + verb" (e.g., "I ask you to call"). However, in this context, "ask" is not the appropriate verb for giving a recommendation.
- Saying "try call" is incorrect because "try" should either be followed by "to + verb" (e.g., "try to call") or a gerund (e.g., "try calling").
- "Suggest" is a better choice because it is used to offer advice or make a recommendation, which aligns with the intended meaning here.
- After verbs like "suggest," it is standard to use a gerund (verb + -ing) when referring to an action.
Hence, the correct sentence is:- "Professor Singh is not in the office today. I suggest you try calling him tomorrow."