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.Solution
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 someone’s 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.
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