Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

When an actual secret is recognized, it is necessary to consider whether the damage is greater to keep or reveal the secret.

  1. When an actual secret is recognized, it is necessary to consider whether the damage is greater to keep or reveal the secret.

  2. When an actual secret is recognized, it is necessary to consider whether the damage is greater to keep the secret or reveal it.

  3. When an actual secret is recognized, it is necessary to consider whether the damage is greater to keep it or reveal it.

  4. When an actual secret is recognized, it is necessary to consider whether the damage is greater in keeping or in revealing the secret.

  5. When an actual secret is recognized it is necessary to consider whether the damage is greater through keeping the secret or through revealing it.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The use of infinitive form in the original sentence: 'to keep or reveal' is inappropriate. This option appropriately replaces the infinitive form by the progressive form.