Question 236 of 239

Fill in the blank spaces in the following sentences making use of the best of the five options:
A pioneer, he .... the institution from his own resources

  • A. found and funded
  • B. founded and funded
  • C. was finding and funding
  • D. had found and funded

Correct Answer: B

Explanation
The correct option for the sentence "A pioneer, he .... the institution from his own resources" is B. founded and funded. Let's break down why this is the best choice and analyze the other options. Step-by-Step Explanation
  1. Understanding the Context: The sentence describes a person who is a pioneer, indicating that he played a significant role in establishing an institution. The verbs we choose must reflect actions that are both completed and relevant to the context of founding and supporting an institution.
  2. Analyzing the Options:
  3. A. found and funded: The verb "found" is the past tense of "find," which means to discover something. This does not fit the context of establishing an institution. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
  4. B. founded and funded: The verb "founded" is the past tense of "found" in the context of establishing something (like an institution). "Funded" means to provide financial resources. This option correctly conveys that the person established the institution and provided the necessary financial support. This is the correct answer.
  5. C. was finding and funding: This option uses the past continuous tense ("was finding" and "was funding"), which suggests ongoing actions in the past. However, the context requires completed actions, making this option inappropriate.
  6. D. had found and funded: This option uses the past perfect tense ("had found" and "had funded"), which indicates actions that were completed before another action in the past. While it suggests completion, it is unnecessarily complex for the context provided, which does not indicate a sequence of past actions.
  7. Why Option B is Correct:
  8. "Founded" indicates that he established the institution, which is a key aspect of being a pioneer.
  9. "Funded" indicates that he provided the necessary resources to support the institution, which is also crucial for its success.
  10. Both verbs are in the simple past tense, which is appropriate for describing completed actions.
  11. Common Pitfalls:
  12. Confusing "found" (to discover) with "founded" (to establish) is a common mistake.
  13. Misunderstanding the use of tenses can lead to selecting options that do not fit the context of the sentence.
Revision Summary
  • The correct answer is B. founded and funded.
  • "Founded" means to establish, while "funded" means to provide financial support.
  • Options A and C are incorrect due to misuse of verbs, and D is unnecessarily complex.
  • Always ensure the verbs match the context and tense required by the sentence.
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