Question :
Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case, no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
His miserable condition made us wept.
(1) made us weep
(2) made us to weep
(3) made us to wept
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this context, the verb "made" should be followed by the base form of the verb "weep". So, "made us weep" is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning because "made" is a causative verb that should be followed by the base form of the verb.
Therefore, the correct sentence is, "His miserable condition made us weep."
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Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct
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