Question

    This disarray (A) arrangement has helped prevent the

    eludes (B) of clashes, but with past agreements in temporary (C) , a longer term understanding to keep the peace still recurrence (D) both sides. Directions: In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘E’ as your option. 
    A Only A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No exchange required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A is incorrect at its place. The only possible switch is C. So, A-C need to be interchanged. B is incorrect at its place. It can be exchanged with D to form a meaningful sentence. This temporary arrangement has helped prevent the recurrence of clashes, but with past agreements in disarray , a longer term understanding to keep the peace still eludes both sides.

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