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Problem 8 - Entrance Test

Despite facing numerous setbacks and challenges, the entrepreneur (a) persisted (b) in her pursuit of launching a successful startup, (c) ultimately (d) realizing her vision and (e) achieving financial independence.

A. NO CHANGEB. had persistedC. was persistingD. persists

Correct: A

The sentence describes a sequence of events in the past. The past tense "persisted" is appropriate because it shows that the entrepreneur continued her pursuit over a period of time in the past. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence. Thus, (A) is correct.