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).
They have not and cannot be in the good books of the coach because they lack discipline.
(1) have not and can never been
(2) have not been and can never be
(3) have not and can never be
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The correct choice will be the second option.
The second option, "they have not been and can never be in the good books of the coach because they lack discipline" provides this parallel structure by placing both verbs in the same form, using have not been and can never be. This ensures consistency and clarity in the expression of the negative condition related to being in the good books of the coach.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: They have not been and can never be in the good books of the coach because they lack discipline.
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