Question

Combine the following sentences using an infinitive:
The bid is too low. It cannot be accepted.

• A. The bid is too low to be accepted.
• B. The bid is too low and it cannot be accepted.
• C. The bid is too low but it cannot be accepted.
• D. The bid is too low for it cannot be accepted.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The bid is too low to be accepted.

The structure of the infinitive is to+ the verb in its basic form, here, "to be accepted". Hence, Option A is correct. The rest of the options do not adhere to the rule, hence incorrect.