Question

    In the following questions, a few words have been highlighted which may or may not require improvement. Interchange the highlighted words using the given alternatives in order to form a grammatically and contextually correct sentence. If no interchange is required, choose option E as your answer.

    The scientists labeled (A) a new species of marine life during an expedition and discovered (B) it as a significant (C) finding. They believe that this discovery could offer valuable (D) insights into marine ecosystems.

    A Only (A)-(B) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (B)-(C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both (A)-(C) and (B)-(D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both (A)-(D) and (B)-(C) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No interchange is required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence can be improved by interchanging the highlighted words as follows: "The scientists discovered a new species of marine life during an expedition and labeled it as a significant finding. They believe that this discovery could offer valuable insights into marine ecosystems."

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