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    Question

    In the given question a phrase of the sentence is

    printed in bold which needs to be improved. Among the given options choose the option that can improve the given phrase and make it grammatically and contextually meaningful. If no improvement is required and the sentence is correct in its original form, then mark option 5 i.e., 'no  improvement required' as the answer. Despite facing several setbacks, the team of scientists  were praised for its efforts  in completing the research.
    A was praised for its efforts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B were praised for their efforts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C was praised for their efforts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D had been praised for its effort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject of the sentence is "the team of scientists," which is considered singular in this context. Hence, the verb "was" and the pronoun "its" should be used to maintain agreement. Despite facing several setbacks, the team of scientists was praised for its efforts in completing the research.

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