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 āno improvement is requiredā. The lawyer's argument was so weak that it failed to convene the jury.
Solution
"Convene" means to assemble, which is incorrect here. "Convince" fits because the context is about persuading the jury.
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