Question

    In the question below, a sentence is given which has a

    blank, meaning something has been omitted. From the options below, choose the correct combination of phrases that can fit in the blank to make the sentence grammatically and meaningfully correct. Success in Sierra Leone encouraged the government to continue its support to Africa, particularly _______ resolving conflicts. 1. In regard to 2. Regarding the 3. With respect to
    A Only 1 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 & 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 1 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2 & 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence tells us how success in Sierra Leone encouraged the government to continue supporting Africa, particularly regarding the resolution of conflicts. Both 1 and 3 can fit here to convey the requisite meaning. Thus, (c) is the right answer. 2 is incorrect as REGARDING THE will take a noun after it.

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