A shy, religious-minded publisher who had married a duke’s daughter, Harold Macmillan’s rise to the position of Prime Minister in 1957 surprised many, though Churchill had since the 1930s been extolling Macmillan’s courage.
(A) Harold Macmillan’s rise to the position of Prime Minister in 1957 surprised many
(B) Harold Macmillan’s rise in 1957 to the position of Prime Minister surprised many
(C) Harold Macmillan’s becoming Prime Minister in 1957 surprised many
(D) Harold Macmillan surprised many by rising to the position of Prime Minister in 1957
(E) the position of Prime Minister attained by Harold Macmillan in 1957 surprised many
The correct answer is D
Clear D.
The correct form is – Adjective + “,” + Noun + Verb
A shy, religious-minded publisher who had married a duke’s daughter- Adjective.
Harold Macmillan – Noun
surprised – verb.
“Harold Macmillan’s rise” and “Harold Macmillan’s becoming PM” are incorrect forms.
HTH
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D
Whats wrong with A.
D
Clearly D.
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