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In each of the questions given below, a statement with a highlighted phrase is given. Choose the most appropriate replacement from the given options which could replace the highlighted phrase to make the statement grammatically and contextually correct. If the highlighted phrase is already correct, then choose option "No replacement required" as your response. Since the prisoner couldn't coexist by another convicts, he spent a lot of time in solitary confinement.

1. coexists with other convict, he
2. coexisted among other convicts, he
3. coexist with other convicts, he
4. coexist within other convicts, it

Correct answer: coexist with other convicts, he

Solution

After the modal verb "couldn't," the base form of the verb is needed, so "coexist" is correct. The phrase should also use "with other convicts" for proper grammar and meaning.

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