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English · Q14

Sentence Correction

Competitive Exams · English · question 14

Q14

The police has so far succeeded in recovering only a part of the stolen property.

A.
thus far succeeded for recovery
B.
so far succeeded in recovery of
C.
as for as succeeded in recovery of
D.
so far succeeded to recover
E.
No correction required
Answer

Answer: Option E

Solution

Answer: Option E
Solution:
The phrase "so far succeeded in recovering" is grammatically correct and idiomatic.

"So far" means "up to this point in time" and is appropriate for indicating progress.

"Succeeded in" is the correct verb-preposition combination when followed by a gerund.

"Recovering" is the gerund form of the verb "recover," which correctly follows "succeeded in."

Therefore, the original sentence is correctly structured and does not require any correction.

Hence, Option E is the correct answer.