Question

In the question given below, two sentences are given with one blank each. From the given answer choices, choose the option which contains the word that fits in both sentences making them grammatically and contextually correct. 1. In 1798, Joseph Browne, a doctor from Westchester County, to the Common Council that New York City find a water source beyond Manhattan. 2. Upon learning that he would be stationed in Farnborough, Archie _ for marriage, and Agatha accepted.

Q: Answer-In the question given below, two sentences are given with one blank each. From the given answer choi...

First sentence - we need a verb here to agree with the subject JOSEPH BROWNE. PROPOSED posited will fit here as the sentence tells us of a suggestion given by Browne Second sentence - we need a verb here to agree with the subject ARCHIE. PROPOSED to ask for someones hand in marriage will fit here as the sentence tells us how Archie proposed to Agatha. Thus, e is the right answer. A will fit in neither sentence. B, C and D will only fit in 1.