Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
New York __________ its roots back to 1624, when it was founded as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. traces.
Context: The sentence is talking about New York’s historical origin, so we need a verb that means “to follow back in time” or “link to a past point.”
Meaning of the options:
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Sketches – To draw or outline something
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Dates – “Dates back to” is a correct phrase, but not “dates its roots”.
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Traces – Means to find or identify the origin of something – correct idiomatic usage.
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Recalls – Means to remember
Final Sentence: New York traces its roots back to 1624, when it was founded as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.