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Review: Frequently Confused Verbs, Answer 10.2

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Question:
While Karen and Ian were sitting the post in the concrete, they were harassed by clouds of black flies.
Answer:
The answer incorrectly formed compound verb is correct.
Explanation:
This sentence describes the action of placing the post in the concrete, and thus requires the transitive compound verb form were setting.