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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The custom has took root in the society.

(1) taken root 

(2) take root 

(3) takes root 

(4) No Improvement 

 

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The correct alternative is the first option.

In this sentence, the verb has took is not grammatically correct. The past participle form of take should be used after has.

Taken root is the correct alternative because it uses the correct past participle form of the verb take in the present perfect tense, conveying the idea that the custom has established itself in society.

So, the correct sentence should be: "The custom has taken root in the society."

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