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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). Diplomatic negotiations are designed to prevent (A) alliances between hostile groups while also attempting to forge (B) tensions and reduce (C) instability that could otherwise intensify (D) regional conflicts.
      A Only (B–C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Only (A–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Both (A–C) and (B–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Only (C–D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E The statement is correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The phrase “forge tensions” is incorrect. Negotiations usually reduce tensions. Also “reduce instability” is incorrect. “forge instability” is correct. Swapping B–C gives: forge instability  reduce tensions Correct sentence: Diplomatic negotiations are designed to prevent alliances between hostile groups while also attempting to reduce tensions and forge instability that could otherwise intensify regional conflicts. Thus Only (B–C) corrects the sentence.

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