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Problem

Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently and exercise regularly.

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Clue

A sentence’s Parallel structure helps maintain a consistent tense and voice, with correct conjunctions and prepositions.

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Hint

In the sentence, studying is in the progressive form. Hence exercise should also be in the progressive form.

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Sumup

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Step

CHOICES

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Choice-A

Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently and exercise regularly.

The given sentence has a grammatical error. The verb form "exercise" should be changed to "exercising" to maintain parallel structure with the gerund "studying.

Wrong No change

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Choice-B

Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently and exercising regularly.

The sentence is correct. In this version, both verbs, "studying" and "exercising," are in the gerund form, maintaining parallel structure. The sentence effectively communicates that Margaret achieved success on the test through both diligent studying and regular exercise.

Correct exercising

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Choice-C

Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently and will be exercising regularly.

The first part of the sentence, "Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently," is in the present perfect tense, indicating completed actions with present relevance. However, the second part, "will be exercising regularly," is in the future continuous tense, indicating a planned action that will occur in the future. To improve the sentence’s coherence, you might consider maintaining a consistent tense throughout.

Wrong will be exercising

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Choice-D

Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently and had been exercised regularly.

The sentence has a tense inconsistency. The first part of the sentence uses the present perfect tense ("has aced," "studying diligently"), indicating actions completed in the past with a connection to the present. However, the second part uses the past perfect tense ("had been exercised regularly"), which is not needed and can be confusing in this context.

Wrong had been exercised

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Step

Complete sentence - Margaret has aced the test by studying diligently and exercising regularly.

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Answer

Option B

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Sumup

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