Question

    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.

    The MCC had earlier seeking (A) to the

    Government written (B) its nod to dues (C) interest accrued on the principal amount of water tax for one-time settlement of waive (D) .
    A Only A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The sentence is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    At A, ‘seeking’ is wrong. The only word that can be placed at A is ‘written’. So, A-B can be exchanged. Also, C and D are not in their correct places. They also should be exchanged. The MCC had earlier written to the Government seeking its nod to waive interest accrued on the principal amount of water tax for one-time settlement of dues .

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