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Correct answer: C. The two men tried to grab each other to keep from falling, but both tumbled to the ground.
- A. Both two men tried to grab each other to keep from falling, but both tumbled onto the ground
- B. Two men tried to grab each other to keep from falling, but both tumbled into the ground
- C. The two men tried to grab each other to keep from falling, but both tumbled to the ground.
- D. The two men tried to grab one another to keep from falling, but both tumbled to the ground.
Explanation
Here's why the other options are incorrect:A) "Both two men" is grammatically incorrect. It should be either "Both men" or "The two men."B) "Tumbled into the ground" is not a natural preposition to use in this context. "Onto" or "to" would be more appropriate.D) "One another" is a bit too formal for this sentence. "Each other" is more natural and commonly used.
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