Multiple choice

Which of the following options is the best substitute for the underlined words in statement I?

Directions: In this passage, errors or parts of a sentence, which have been left out, have been underlined. To correct these errors and correctly complete the passage, choose the correct option.
Statement I: Sir Isaac Newton is thought as one of the greatest scientists
Statement II: and mathematicians for all time. He was born on the Christmas
Statement III: morning of 1642 at Wools Thorpe in Lincolnshire. Unknown scientist
Statement IV: as he was, he ____________                                    

  1. assumed

  2. told

  3. considered

  4. learnt
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'is thought as' is grammatically incorrect. The correct expression is 'is considered as' or 'is regarded as' when describing someone's status or reputation. 'Considered' is the standard verb for this context.

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