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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are

    printed in bold and labelled (A), (B), (C), and (D). These words may or may not be in their correct positions. The sentence is followed by options showing different combinations in which these words can be replaced to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Choose the option that gives the correct rearrangement of words. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose Option (E). The historian attempted to contextualise (A) the revolution by examining economic (B) forces and interpret (C) its long-term impact (D) on society.
    A Both (A–D) and (B–C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (B–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (A–C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (C–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The statement is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: The verb “attempted to” must be followed by a base form of verb. “Attempted to contextualise” is correct, but later the sentence incorrectly uses: Interpret instead of interpreting to maintain parallel verb structure. Correct parallel structure should be: Attempted to interpret the revolution by examining economic forces and contextualise its impact Swapping A–C corrects the verb placement and restores grammatical balance. No other swaps improve the sentence.

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