Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 74)
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.
74.
They failed in their attempt to repair the demolished portion of that building.
Discussion:
7 comments Page 1 of 1.
Bulupadhee said:
9 years ago
After normally the verb takes ing form. Here, I think the adverb "their" is there, that's why it is in their attempt.
Erfan said:
7 years ago
I think, answer that given is right,
The verb fail takes preposition "in ".
The verb fail takes preposition "in ".
Muriel said:
1 decade ago
In their attempt to repair makes sense.
It means trying to repair.
It means trying to repair.
THANUJA said:
8 years ago
"with their attempt to repair" is the correct option among all.
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Amit Burnwal said:
9 years ago
"with their attempt to repair" sounds better here.
Sanju said:
10 years ago
Thin it was "with their attempt to repair".
Ayush said:
8 years ago
You are right, agree @Thanuja.
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