Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A. If not, select one of the other choices.

In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is pay attention to grammar, choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. Your selection should result in the most effective sentence - clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity.

The fact that the terrorists left no clue has laid credence to the apprehension in certain quarters that it may have been arranged to discredit the army.

  1. has laid credence to the apprehension

  2. has laid credence in the apprehension

  3. have laid credence for the apprehension

  4. had lent credence for the apprehension

  5. has lent credence to the apprehension
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E Correct answer
Explanation

'Laid' is the past tense of 'lay' which means to position or put something. 'Lent' is the past participle form of 'lend' and is the correct usage.

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