Question

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. The COVID-19 pandemic led to trade disruptions worldwide, but the agricultural and food sector prove to more resilient than other sectors of the economy.

• A. proved to be more resilient
• B. proving to be more resilient
• C. proved to been more resilient
• D. prove to be more resilient

Answer 1

Answer:

A. proved to be more resilient

The error in the original sentence is a tense inconsistency and a missing verb component (to be). Tense Consistency: The sentence begins with "The COVID-19 pandemic led..." (Past Tense). Therefore, the second part of the sentence must also be in the past tense to maintain consistency. "Prove" is present tense, while "proved" is the correct past tense form. Verb Structure: To describe a state or quality, the structure should be "proved to be". The word "be" is necessary before the adjective "resilient."