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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.

    Ahead of the controversial referendum on secession in

    the state, the government’s awkward move of tighten of the purse-strings could prove politically costly.
    A move of tightening Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B move to tighten of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C move away from tightening Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D move towards tighten Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Either ‘Move to tighten the’ or ‘move of tightening the’ is the correct usage.

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