Multiple choice

Directions: The underlined part of the sentence may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the best replacement for the underlined part.

Among the objects found in the excavated temple were small terra-cotta effigies left by supplicants who were either asking the goddess Bona Dea's aid in healing physical and mental ills or thanking her for such help.

  1. in healing physical and mental ills or thanking her for such help

  2. in healing physical and mental ills and to thank her for helping

  3. in healing physical and mental ills, and thanking her for helping

  4. to heal physical and mental ills or to thank her for such help

  5. to heal physical and mental ills or thanking her for such help
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Explanation

The underlined part is perfectly fine. 'Either asking the goddess ... or thanking her'.

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