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Directions: In the following questions, some part of the sentence is highlighted in bold. Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part printed in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given then choose option E ‘No Correction required’ as the answer.

Some respondents do agree these are knee-perk reactions and a more scientific approach was needed to tackle pollution.

knee-jerk reactions

knee-crack reaction

knee-drop reactions

knee-deep reactions

No correction required

Explanation:

Correct Option: A

The term ‘knee-perk reaction ‘ is illogical.

‘Knee-jerk reaction’ is a phrase that means a prompt action or an action without a thought process.

‘Knee-crack reaction’ is illogical.

‘Knee-deep reaction’ is a phrase which means deeply involved.

‘Knee-drop reaction’ is a wrestling attack.

Correct sentence- Some respondents do agree these are knee-jerk reactions and a more scientific approach was needed to tackle pollution.

Hence option A is correct.

By: Brijesh Kumar

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