Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.

  1. His reluctance in committing himself to judging the authenticity of the manuscript may be caused as a result of his perceived inability to grasp the subject.

  2. His reluctance to judge the authenticity of the manuscript may be caused as a result of his perceived inability to grasp the subject.

  3. His reluctance to judge the authenticity of the manuscript may be a result of his perceived inability to grasp the subject.

  4. His reluctance over committing himself to judgment of the authenticity of the manuscript may be caused by his perceived inability to grasp the subject.

  5. His reluctance in committing himself as to judging of the authenticity of the manuscript may be a result of his perceived inability to grasp the subject.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

(3) Options (1), (4) and (5) are too wordy. (2) is incorrect due to redundancy because 'caused by' and result' are used together and both have similar meaning.