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.

    Days after manufacturing (A) a $6.5 billion acquisition, a business tycoon said his group has become (B) to double cement completing (C) capacity and planned (D) the most profitable manufacturer in the country.

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

    Solution

    An acquisition is not manufactured. It is completed. So, A-C should be exchanged. Also, B is incorrect at its place. It can be exchanged with D. Days after completing a $6.5 billion acquisition, a business tycoon said his group has planned to double cement manufacturing capacity and become the most profitable manufacturer in the country.

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