Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

I know these authors to _____1_____ outstanding individuals and remarkable teachers and consultants and have even_____2_____ them work their magic in training seminars, but I didn’t know if they _____3_____ take this complex topic and fit into a book. They did. I _____4_____ you to really dig into this material, to pause and think deeply about each part and how the parts are _____5_____.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. be.

The verb "know" is followed by "to be" when describing a state or identity.

"To be" is the correct infinitive form to describe a fact or characteristic.

Explanation of Incorrect Options:

Been – "To been" is grammatically incorrect.
Had – "To had" is incorrect; "to have been" might work in a different context.
Is – "To is" is incorrect; "is" would be used in a direct sentence, not after "to."

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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