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Which is the correct form of the given sentence:
They discussed about the matter.

  1. A
    They had discussed about the matter.
  2. B
    They should have discussed about the matter.
  3. C
    They discussed the matter.
  4. D
    The given sentence is correct.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The verb 'discuss' is a transitive verb that means 'to talk about'. Therefore, it directly takes an object without needing the preposition 'about'. The correct form is: "They discussed the matter."

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Which is the correct form of the given sentence:
They discussed about the matter.
A
They had discussed about the matter.
B
They should have discussed about the matter.
C
They discussed the matter.
D
The given sentence is correct.

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