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).
We could not help admire his inventive genius.
(1) could not help to
(2) could not help but
(3) could not but
(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 improvement for the sentence is the second option.
Explanation: This is the correct choice. It maintains the intended meaning, and "but" is used as a conjunction to indicate that the speaker couldn't do anything other than admire his inventive genius.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Could not help to
- This option is not grammatically correct. The phrase "help to" is not used in this context.
Could not but
- This option is also incorrect as it is incomplete, and the verb "help" is also missing in this case.
So, the sentence should be: "We could not help but admire his inventive genius."
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