Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are given

    in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentenc e is correct as it is, select ‘5 ’ as your option. New Delhi must, in community (A) with the rest of the international consonance , (B) advise the regime (C) to conduct elections quickly . (D)
    A Only A-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only A-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The sentence is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase “in community with” is incorrect.
    The correct idiomatic phrase is “in consonance with”, which means “in agreement or harmony with”.
    So, A ("community") and B ("consonance") need to be swapped.
    C ("regime") and D ("quickly") are correctly placed.

    Corrected Sentence:New Delhi must, in consonance with the rest of the international community , advise the regime to conduct elections quickly .

    Practice Next
    More Word Swapping Questions

    Relevant for Exams:

    ask-question