Multiple choice

Directions: Fill in the blank with the most appropriate of the given options.

The international language known as Esperanto _______ to be simple and logical, with a flexible vocabulary and a grammar contained in sixteen basic rules.

  1. designed

  2. will be designed

  3. was designed

  4. had been designed

  5. is being designed
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence describes Esperanto's design in the past (when it was created). 'Was designed' is the simple past passive form. 'Designed' lacks the necessary auxiliary verb, 'will be designed' is future, 'had been designed' is past perfect (not needed here), and 'is being designed' is present progressive.

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