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    Directions : In each of the questions, a sentence is divided into five parts namely A, B, C, D and E in which one of the parts is given in bold and is grammatically and contextually correct. You have to identify which fragment, apart from the bold one, is correct in terms of grammar and usage.

    The League lacked it’s own(A)/ armed force and dependant (B)/ on the Great Powers to enforce its resolutions, (C)/ keep on its economic sanctions, (D)/ or provide an army when needed (E).

    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The League lacked its own armed force and depended on the Great Powers to enforce its resolutions , keep to its economic sanctions, or provide an army when needed . A - It’s is the contracted form of ‘it is’ and doesn’t denote possession of something. B - ‘Dependant’ is a noun which is not required here and should be replaced with a verb ‘depended’. D - ‘Keep to’ is a phrase that means ‘stick to’ something in this context.

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