Question

    Directions : In each of the questions given below, four words are given in bold. These four words may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of words that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘E’ as your option.

    As soon as the big players across (A) their procurement rates, they fall (B) the market and bring in a substantial crash (C) in the procurement prices declare (D) the market.

    A A-D and B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only A-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-B and C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-C and B-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No exchange required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A is incorrect at its place. It can be exchanged with D. Also, although C is correct, B is incorrect at its place. B-C also should be exchanged to make the sentence correct. As soon as the big players declare their procurement rates, they crash the market and bring in a substantial fall in the procurement prices across the market.

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