Directions: In each question, a part of the sentence is made bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A), (B), (C) and (D) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no replacement is needed, mark (E) as your answer.
India being at enmity without China weakens not only the Asian economy but also the global economy as a whole.
Be at enmity within China
Incorrect Answerbeing at enmity within China
Incorrect Answerbe at enmity without China
Incorrect Answerbeing at enmity with China
Correct AnswerNo correction required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The original sentence is erroneous.
Reason: The word ‘enemity’ must be followed the preposition ‘with’ instead of ‘without’ in this context. The expression “enmity with” means ‘hostility with’.
Hence ‘with’ should be used in place of ‘without’ to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct.
Among the given choices, only option D replaces the given bold part most appropriately.
The sentence after replacement becomes:
It is not uncommon for politicians to fake their degrees and pass off as highly educated.
Option D is hence the correct answer.
![]()
By: Brijesh Kumar