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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, four words are

    printed in bold and marked as (A), (B), (C), (D). These words may or may not be in their correct positions. Choose the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is correct as it is, select Option (E). Modern diplomacy often attempts to preserve (A) conflicts through dialogue while leaders try to build (B) trust among nations and strengthen (C) cooperation that may eventually resolve (D) lasting peace.
    A Only (A–B) 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 (A–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E The statement is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase “preserve conflicts” is incorrect. The intended meaning is “resolve conflicts.” Also the phrase “resolve lasting peace” is incorrect. The correct expression is “ preserve lasting peace.” Thus the correct swap is A–D. Correct sentence after swapping: Modern diplomacy attempts to resolve conflicts through dialogue while leaders try to build trust among nations and strengthen cooperation that may eventually preserve lasting peace.

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