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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are

    printed in bold and marked as (A), (B), (C), and (D). These words may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the option that indicates the correct combination of words that should be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, choose Option (e)  – The statement is correct. In complex diplomatic environments, negotiators must carefully balance (A) national interests while attempting to promote (B) mutual understanding so that fragile peace agreements can preserve (C) regional stability and protect (D) long-term cooperation.
    A Only (A–C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (B–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (A–D) and (B–C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (C–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The statement is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase “promote mutual understanding” is correct, but “protect long-term cooperation” is slightly illogical. Instead, negotiators should protect mutual understanding and promote cooperation. Thus B and D must be swapped. Correct structure: Negotiators must carefully balance national interests while attempting to protect mutual understanding so that peace agreements can preserve regional stability and promote long-term cooperation. Option Analysis A – Creates unnatural phrases. B – Correct swap between promote and protect. C – Distorts the sentence meaning. D – Creates incorrect expressions. E – Incorrect because improvement is needed.

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