Question

    In the sentence, certain words are in bold and

    numbered from A to E, which are the possible pairs to be interchanged. Choose the pair(s) of words which need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically correct and meaningful.  There was a production (A) among the major (B) blocs of countries on whether comprehensively (C) addressing plastic pollution (D)requires eliminating plastic disagreement (E)itself.
    A B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B C-A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D E-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E D-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The two words that need to be swapped are (A) production and (E) disagreement . The sentence, as it is, is not making sense. The phrase "a production among the major blocs" is not a standard English construction. However, a "disagreement among the major blocs" is a common and logical phrase. By swapping the two words, the sentence becomes: "There was a disagreement among the major blocs of countries on whether comprehensively addressing plastic pollution requires eliminating plastic production itself."

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