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    Question

    Each sentence is divided into five parts (a), (b), (c),

    (d), and (e). Find the part that contains the error. If there is no error, choose (e). The management decided to call off the negotiation process (a) / after realizing that both parties were unwilling (b) / to compromise for their fundamental demands (c) / despite several rounds of discussions (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

    Focus part: “compromise for their fundamental demands”  Rule: The correct structure is:  compromise on something  Meaning: Compromise on demands = agree to reduce/adjust demands Incorrect: compromise for (wrong preposition) Correct sentence: “to compromise on their fundamental demands” Why others are correct: (a) “call off” = correct phrasal verb (means cancel)  (b) “after realizing that both parties were unwilling” → grammatically correct  (d) “despite several rounds of discussions” → correct usage

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