In each question, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then, choose the most appropriate option.
A. It is sometimes told that democratic.
B. government originated in the city-states.
C. of ancient Greece. Democratic ideals have been handed to us from that time.
D. In truth, however, this is an unhelpful assertion.
E. The Greeks gave us the word, hence did not provide us with a model.
A, B & D
B, C & D
B & D
B only
Correct Answer :
C. B & D
The correct verb should be said instead of told in A so it is incorrect. B is correct. In sentence C, the phrase have been handed to us should be have been handed over to, hence it is grammatically incorrect. D is correct. The word hence should be substituted by but in sentence E. So, correct pair of sentences are BD and correct option is (c).