Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2) and (3) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (4) as your answer.

Workers who performed the same operation day after day can take no pleasure or pride in their work.

  1. perform

  2. have performed

  3. had performed

  4. No improvement needed
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Error of sentence formation in past indefinite tense. Modal 'can' gives the clue that we are talking about a general fact of present times. So, verb 'performed' should be replaced by 'perform'.

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