Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
I couldn't help but (had to cry) at his sad story.
(1) cry
(2) cried
(3) was crying
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option i.e. "cry".
The construction "couldn't help but" is typically followed by the base form of the verb, which is "cry" in this case. It means that the speaker couldn't avoid or refrain from crying in response to the sad story.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "I couldn't help but cry at his sad story."
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