Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Sheela tried for argue with him though she knew that it was of no use.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. to argue with him.
Error Concept: Incorrect verb form after the verb "tried" — for argue is grammatically incorrect.
What is wrong:
The phrase “tried for argue” is incorrect because:
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After “tried”, we either use:
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to + base verb (infinitive) – when referring to attempting something
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or verb-ing – when referring to experimenting or experiencing something
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In this context, "Sheela tried" means she attempted, so it should be followed by "to argue", not "for argue".
Grammatical Concept: Correct infinitive structure: try + to + base verb
e.g. She tried to explain, He tried to stop, etc.
Correct phrase/correction: to argue
Final sentence: Sheela tried to argue with him though she knew that it was of no use.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.