Question

    In each of the following sentences, one part of the sentence is emboldened. In the options, four alternatives are given. Find out which alternative could replace the phrase in bold to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the phrase is correct, select option 5, “No improvement required” as your answer.

    India will not export the raw materials to China even

    though China might say that they will reduce the levy on imported goods.
    A even then China might say that they will reduce Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B even if China might say that they will reduce Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C even though China might say that they would reduce Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D even though China might say that they reduce Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution: Here, ‘even though’ is incorrect. It is used for things that has already happened. Here, China has not said that they will reduce the tax, but they might say it. So, the action has not happened, but is predicted to happen. So, ‘even if’ is correct here. India will not export the raw materials to China even if China might say that they will reduce the levy on imported goods.

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