Multiple choice

Directions: The given sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (1), (2), (3) and (4). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

The tongue is (1) capable of many motions and (2) configurations and plays a (3) vital role in chewing, (4) swallowed and speaking.

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

(swallowing). Verb has been used in the gerund form in the other two functions mentioned of tongue. So, the one mentioned in the participle form should also be changed into the gerund form.

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