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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
The priest agreed (to answer on) questions on theology.

  1. A
    to answer
  2. B
    for answering
  3. C
    to answer for
  4. D
    no improvement

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The verb answer acts as a transitive verb when it means to reply to a question, meaning it takes a direct object without needing a preposition.
Incorrect: answer on questions

Correct: answer questions

The phrasal verb answer for means to be responsible for something, which does not fit the context. Therefore, the phrase should be improved to simply to answer.

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Improve the bracketed part of the sentence
The priest agreed (to answer on) questions on theology.
A
to answer
B
for answering
C
to answer for
D
no improvement

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