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    Question

    In each sentence, a part is given in bold. Choose the

    best alternative. If no improvement is required, choose (E). The manager was reluctant for accepting the proposal despite its apparent advantages.
    A to accepting the proposal despite its apparent advantages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B in accepting the proposal despite its apparent advantages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C about accepting the proposal despite its apparent advantages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D to accept the proposal despite its apparent advantages Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rule: Reluctant to + base verb Incorrect: “reluctant for accepting”  Correct: “reluctant to accept” Other options: A/B/C → incorrect prepositions gerund mismatch Thus, D is correct.

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