Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2.

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. seen.

The verb "have" in "have even _____ them" suggests that the missing verb should be in the past participle form (V3) after "have."

The sentence refers to the completed action of seeing, so present perfect tense should be used.

"Seen" is correct because "have + object + v3" is the correct structure for present perfect tense.

Explanation of Incorrect Options:

See – V1 or base form, is used in simple present tense.
Seeing – Incorrect because it does not fit the verb pattern.
Saw – Past tense contradicts "have."

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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