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    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. In an attempt to symbolic (A) diplomatic ties, the two leaders exchanged (B) strengthen (C) gifts, expressing mutual (D) cooperation and goodwill.
    A Only (B)-(D) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (A)-(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: "In an attempt to strengthen diplomatic ties, the two leaders exchanged symbolic gifts, expressing mutual cooperation and goodwill."

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