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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
I cannot conceive of _________ accepting the post.

Option 1: he

Option 2: his

Option 3: him

Option 4: he'll


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: his


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

Using a possessive case before a gerund adds structure. A possessive case shows a subject's ownership. "Accepting the post" acts as a gerund (verbal noun) and the possessive form of the pronoun is followed by a gerund.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "I cannot conceive of his accepting the post."

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