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    Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with a

    highlighted phrase, and it is followed by three options (I), (II), and (III) which can replace the emboldened phrase to make it grammatically and meaningfully correct. Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct phrase to be used in the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'No replacement required', as the answer Penguins are very unique among seabirds for its extreme diving abilities. i. Their extreme ii. Their extremely iii. Its extremely
    A Both i) and ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both ii) and iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only i) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No replacement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (c) 'Penguins' is a plural noun and must be referred to using a plural pronoun. According to this, the emboldened phrase and iii) are negated because 'its' is a singular pronoun. Further, the noun phrase 'diving abilities' must be qualified by an adjective. According to this, ii) is negated because 'extremely' is an adverb. i) is grammatically correct and brings out a meaningfully correct sentence. Hence, c) is the correct answer.

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