Question 107

English Synonyms and Antonyms Hard

Choose the correct alternative
The country cleared this path and paved it with packed gravel, so they would have a peaceful place to hike and bike
Which of the following alternatives to the underlined portion would NOT be acceptable?

(A) path, paving
(B) path and then paved
(C) path before paving
(D) path paved
✓ Correct Answer: Option D Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Each acceptable alternative must keep the sequence "cleared the path and paved it":

  • (A) "path, paving it…" is acceptable.
  • (B) "path and then paved it…" is acceptable.
  • (C) "path before paving it…" is acceptable.
  • (D) "path paved it…" is not acceptable. Without a connector, it becomes ungrammatical.

Answer: (D)

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