Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the bold part of each sentence. Below each sentence are given three possible substitutions for the bold part. If one of them (A), or (C) is better than the underlined part, indicate your esponse one the Answer Sheet against the corresponding latter (A, (B) or (C). If none of the substitutions improve the sentence, indicate (D) as your response on the Answer Sheet. Thus a 'No improvement' response will be signified by the letter (D)

He could not be able to think logically.

  1. Can be not able.

  2. Was not able.

  3. Can be unable.

  4. No improvement.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'could not be able' is redundant because both 'could' and 'be able to' express ability. The correct past tense form is 'was not able to' or simply 'could not'.

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