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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are

    printed in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is followed by options showing different combinations in which these words can be replaced to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Choose the option that gives the correct rearrangement of the words. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose Option (E). The sudden policy reversal triggered, provoked, sparked, and intensified widespread debate among industry experts.
    A provoked → sparked, triggered → intensified Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B sparked → triggered, intensified → provoked Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C triggered → sparked, provoked → intensified Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D intensified → triggered, sparked → provoked Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No change required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The verbs here represent cause vs consequence, but their placement blurs this distinction. Correct logic: Triggered / Sparked → initial cause Provoked → emotional/intellectual response Intensified → escalation over time Option (D) rearranges the words so that “intensified” comes last, correctly representing escalation rather than initiation.

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