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      Question

      In the following questions, a part of the sentence is

      bold. Choose the best alternative that improves the sentence grammatically and contextually. If no improvement is required, choose Option (E). Technological innovation has transformed industries more rapidly than they had expected it earlier.
      A more rapidly than expected earlier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B more rapidly than they expected earlier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C more rapidly than expected them earlier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D more rapidly than they were expecting earlier Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The phrase “they had expected it earlier” is grammatically awkward and redundant. Correct structure: more rapidly than they expected earlier Correct sentence: Technological innovation has transformed industries more rapidly than they expected earlier. A – Acceptable but removes subject clarity. B – Correct and grammatically clear. C – Incorrect pronoun placement. D – Unnecessary continuous tense. E – Incorrect because the sentence needs improvement.

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