Question
In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is
given in bold. Below each sentence, some phrases are given which can substitute the bold part of the sentence. Identify the phrase which can correctly substitute the bold part of the sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, the answer should be ‘no improvement is required’. The company has decided to abolish new safety regulations to improve workplace conditions.Solution
Explanation: "Abolish" means to get rid of something, which is incorrect in this context. The correct word should be "implement," meaning to put regulations into effect.
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