confusion ? well here it is.... (Question: 185902.2 )

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· 1 Months ago

confusion ? well here it is.... (Question: 185902.2 )

Attempts can be followed by at (and a gerund) if attempts is a noun. Note that it can also use to and the infinitive form of the verb.

I made several attempts at doing that.
If attempts is a verb, it must be followed by to and an infinitive.

It attempts to do that.
The question is testing how the parts of the sentence are parsed. Here, attempts is a verb and must be followed by to and an infinitive.

If the sentence is lengthened, then attempts can be made into a noun, but an additional comma helps:

The research study is an eye-opener, and attempts at acquainting us with the problems of poor nations are ultimately successful.

Question:

DIRECTION: A sentence or a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part at (A), (B), (C) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (D).

The research study is an eye-opener and attempts for acquainting us with the problems of the poor nations.

Options:

A) attempted to acquaint

B) attempts at acquainting

C) attempt to acquaint

D) no improvement

Solution:

Ans: (b) Out of the given options, only the option (B) can replace the underlined part, as with "attempt" correct preposition is "at".

A B

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· 1 Months ago

i hope this will clear the confusion

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