Question

Directions: In each of the questions, a sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. Identify that fragment and mark it as your answer. Mark (E) if the sentence contains no error.

These factors collectively contribute to an overall increase to food insecurity, malnutrition, (A)/ and the rise of diet-related non-communicable diseases, she said, (B)/ emphasising the importance of stable food production, shorter and simplified food supply chains, (C)/ and distribution tools that can adapt to changing circumstances. (D)/ No error (E)

A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

"Increase in" is the correct usage when discussing a rise or growth in something, such as food insecurity, malnutrition, and the rise of diet-related non-communicable diseases. It indicates that these issues are experiencing an overall increase or a greater occurrence.

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