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.

He pressed with his enquiries until at last he learned the reason for their panic.

  1. He pressed at with his enquiries

  2. He pressed on with his enquiries

  3. He pressed after with his enquiries

  4. No improvement needed
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Case of idiomatic usage. The sentence implies that he puts his best to identify the core reason for the panis. 'Pressed on' is the right usage. It means 'to put pressure on someone or something'.

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