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    Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2), 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark 5) as the answer.

    Although I had studied diligently for weeks, the challenging final exam proved on be more difficult than I had anticipated, and I ultimately received a lower grade than I had hoped for.

    A Proved to more difficult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Proved to the more difficult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Proved to be more difficult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Proved to more difficult Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction is required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Proved to be more difficult is correct here.

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