Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 45)
Directions to Solve

Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.


45.
The research study is an eye-opener and attempts to acquaint us with the problems of poor nations.
attempted to acquaint
attempts at acquainting
attempt to acquaint
attempting to acquaint
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Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
14 comments Page 2 of 2.

Sanket said:   1 decade ago
Both actual sentence and option B are correct.

My attempt to drive car was successful.

My attempt at driving car was successful.

There is no grammatical error in construction.

Sai said:   1 decade ago
Could you please let me know why it is 'at', why not 'to'?

Pradeep said:   1 decade ago
The above sentence is in Simple Present tense.

Attempts at is right.

Attempts to is wrong.
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Pra said:   1 decade ago
The given sentence is in which tense?


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