OA:B.Why is the usage of ‘taking’ in options C,D and E wrong?
Neither First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt nor Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins sought recognition by the press, and both cautiously allowed others of the Roosevelt brain trust to take credit for the genesis of historic programs in public employment, relief, and social security that were in large measure what they had been responsible for.
As per my question above,
is “to take” prefered to indicate a sense of purpose or is it because this is a completed action in the past.
Hi Vihar,
“Taking” is wrong in the last 3 options because it conveys the meaning that Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins are taking credit for the genesis of historic programs in public employment, relief, and social security. The meaning you want to convey is just the opposite.
Hope this helps 🙂
