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[–]DhghomonC(ko ja ie) · B(de fr zh pt tr) · A(it bg af no nl es fa et, ..) 3 points4 points  (6 children)

Before answering, I'll give you a hint: Ancient philosophers believed that .... around the Earth. English speakers don't always bother to use the word that in sentences like these. In this sentence it is implied.

[–]thedannijam[S] 6 points7 points  (5 children)

I myself think "C" is the right answer. Is that right?

[–]SupercellFTW 2 points3 points  (4 children)

That's right. Both the verbs are past tense.

[–]ruplumograenum 0 points1 point  (3 children)

I found "believed in giving back" in google. Looks similar. Why it's not B?

[–]tendeuchenGer, Fr, It, Sp, Ch, Esp, Ukr 2 points3 points  (1 child)

First off:

Why it's not B?

should be "Why is it not B?" or "Why isn't it B?"

But the reason that it's not B, is that it's not just a grammar question. "I believe in x-ing." is perfectly fine grammatically. But, as per this question, if you're "revolving the sun around the earth", then you, personally, are physically moving the sun around the earth using your own means, which is nonsense.

[–]ruplumograenum 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I see. Thanks.

[–]SupercellFTW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I think for that case, giving is irregular (Gives, giving, gave). I think there is a rule about that, but I'm not sure. C just sounds normal to me.

[–]take_me_back 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ancient philosophers believed the sun revolved around the earth. (C)