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    Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1), 2), 3) and 4). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct.

    State’s new law prohibit of the social boycott

    of individuals, families or any community by informal village councils is a step in the right direction, given the pervasive nature of the problem.
    A prohibits the social boycott Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B prohibiting the social boycott Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C prohibit in the social boycott Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D prohibit against the social boycott Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase after ‘law’ until ‘is’ is an explanation of the law. The correct usage can be: ‘New law that prohibits the social boycott’ or ‘New law prohibiting the social boycott’.

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