Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option which is grammatically correct and the best version of the underlined part.

Doris Lessing, a Nobel Laureate, wrote at a time when the gates of gender disparity castle were giving away and women were faced with the increased freedoms and choices.

  1. when the gates of gender disparity castle were giving away

  2. when the gates of gender disparity castle were giving up

  3. when the gate of gender disparity castle were giving way

  4. when the gender disparity castles' gates were giving way

  5. when the gates of gender disparity castle were giving way
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; the correct phrase is used meaning the gender disparity was coming to an end and women were given more freedom.

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