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    Question

    Phrases in the sentences given below are highlighted.

    Choose the option which can replace all the underlined phrases. If there is no improvement needed, choose ‘No improvement required’. The minister tried to put off the allegations during the press briefing. She chose to ignore away her mistakes instead of addressing them honestly. The organization cannot simply set aside off such serious concerns raised by the public.
    A brush up Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B brush over Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C brush aside Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D brush out Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    All sentences require the idea of ignoring or dismissing something deliberately. Errors: “put off the allegations”  (means postpone, wrong meaning) “ignore away” (incorrect formation) “set aside off”  (wrong structure) Correct phrase: “brush aside” Meaning: to dismiss or ignore something as unimportant Fits all: allegations → dismissed mistakes → ignored concerns → overlooked Other options: brush up → improve skill brush over → treat lightly (not strong dismissal) brush out → clean/remove

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