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      Question

      In the following sentences, a part of the sentence is

      underlined. Beneath each sentence are given five alternatives. Choose the option that best replaces the underlined part and improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If no improvement is required, choose Option (E) – No improvement. Many professionals struggle to manage their responsibilities effectively because they do not hardly find enough time to prioritise important tasks.
      A hardly do not find enough time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B hardly find enough time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C do not find hardly enough time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D do not find enough hardly time Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No improvement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The phrase “do not hardly” creates a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect. Incorrect phrase: do not hardly find Correct expression: hardly find Correct sentence: Many professionals struggle to manage their responsibilities effectively because they hardly find enough time to prioritise important tasks. Option Analysis A – Still contains double negative structure. B – Correct structure; removes the double negative. C – Incorrect word order. D – Grammatically incorrect placement of “hardly.” E – Incorrect because the sentence needs correction.

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