Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below is underlined or has an underlined part. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or syntax. There are five options that seek to correct the error (including an option that simply repeats the sentence). Select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

Once asked to describe the key to creativity, Tagore reportedly said to quit never working on your subject until you get what you are after.

  1. Tagore reportedly said to quit never working on your subject

  2. reportedly Tagore said to quit never working on your subject

  3. reportedly Tagore said to quit never work on your subject

  4. Tagore reportedly said never quit working on your subject

  5. Tagore reportedly said never to quit working on your subject

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The corrects the error of placement of adverb of frequency ‘never’ and correctly puts the statement in imperative form.