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    Question

    A sentence is given in which certain words are highlighted Choose the option with the pair(s) of words that need to be interchanged to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If no change is required, mark 'No change required' as your answer

    Going forward, SAARC could adopt(A) the

    "ASEAN minus X" formula - members who are unwilling to join the date (B) can be allowed to join at a future consensus (C) , while members who wish to go ahead(D) with connectivity, trade or technology cooperation agreements are not impeded(E).  
    A C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A-E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No change required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    At (B), 'consensus' is the more suitable word, as members cannot join a 'date' but can join a 'consensus', which means 'a general agreement'. 'Date' works better with 'future' at (C). Option D is the right answer.

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