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.  Global resistance to a universal treaty on eliminating (A) plastic pollution remains familiar (B) and huge. Last Week, the Sixth attempt since 2022 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to get member-nations to agree upon a treaty (C) to address plastic pollution ran into a stubborn (D) vortex of opposition (E).
    A C-A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E E-B. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The words that need to be swapped are (B) familiar and (D) stubborn . The correct sentence should read: "Global resistance to a universal treaty on eliminating plastic pollution remains huge and stubborn . Last week, the sixth attempt since 2022 by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to get member-nations to agree upon a treaty to address plastic pollution ran into a familiar vortex of opposition."

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