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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with certain words marked as (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). Choose the option with the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If no change is required, mark 'No change required' as your answer

    I gather(A) with local seen(B) and

    photographers to connected(C) information about where(D) the Dholes had been researchers(E) before.
    A Both A-D and B-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A-C and B-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both B-D and C-A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both A-E and B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No change required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The verb 'seen' doesn't fit in the second position. It should be a noun which is qualified by the adjective 'local' (relating or restricted to a particular area or one's neighbourhood). The verb in the fifth position should be a participle verb as it follows the verb 'been' which requires a participle verb after it. The verb 'seen' fits perfectly in the fifth position and the noun 'researchers' fits perfectly in the second position. So, B and E should be interchanged. The third position requires a base verb as it follows the infinitive marker 'to' [which requires a base verb after it]. The base verb 'gather' fits perfectly in the third position. Also, the verb 'connected' joins the subject 'I' with the rest of the sentence. So, C and A should be interchanged. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer. The correct sentence is: I connected with local researchers and photographers to gather information about where the Dholes had been seen before.

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