Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’.
What were the examples that the writer gave to proved his point?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. gave to prove his point.
- The error lies in the underlined part due to the wrong usage of tense.
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The verb gave is in past tense form which is correct for the sentence. It should be followed by the to infinitive to make it correct.
- In the sentence, the verb gave should be followed by to prove to make the underlined part correct.
The correct sentence is:- What were the examples that the writer gave to prove his point?
Hence, the correct answer is Option 2 i.e. gave to prove his point.