Question

    The magnetic field of the Galaxy could gradually act on

    the dust particles and cause their rotational axes to line up in such a way that their short axes are parallel to the direction of the field. i.The magnetic field of the Galaxy can gradually ii.The magnetic field of the Galaxy can slowly iii.The magnetic field of the Galaxy would gradually
    A Only i Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both i and ii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both ii and iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only iii Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The modal verb can should not be in its past form i.e would. Hence, it should be only ‘can’. ‘Gradually' means a continuous progress which is often slow. Hence slowly can be also used.

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