Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Her determination impressed all of the other colleagues and inspires them to continue pursuing their dreams.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. inspired them to continue pursuing their.
Error is related to / concept: Inconsistency in verb tenses – impressed (past) and inspires (present).
What is wrong: The verb "inspires" is in present tense while the sentence starts in past tense ("impressed"). This is incorrect.
Grammatical concept:
When the sentence starts in past tense, the rest of the sentence should maintain that tense unless there's a reason to shift it.
Correct phrase/ correction: inspired them to continue pursuing their
Final sentence: Her determination impressed all of the other colleagues and inspired them to continue pursuing their dreams.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.