Question

    In the following question, one part of the sentence is

    being bold. Below are given options suggesting replacements to the bold part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the grammatically correct option. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'no correction required' as your answer The NSSO surveys commands wide respect along academics, State governments and non-governmental organisations as the most reliable and comparable basis for discussions in the public, policy and even political arenas.
    A Command wide respect along Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Command widely respect among Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Commands wide respect among Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Command wide respect among Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No replacement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (d) The highlighted part is incorrect as the plural form of verb 'command' should be used to agree with the noun 'surveys'. Also, 'along' is the wrong preposition to be used here. A is incorrect as the preposition 'among' should have been used. B is incorrect as the adverb 'widely' cannot qualify the noun 'respect'; we need the adjective 'wide' here. C is incorrect as the plural form of verb 'command' should be used to agree with the noun 'surveys'. Option D is the right answer.

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