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.
The conflict which broke about across the oil-rich city of Kirkuk is a reminder of the divisions that run deep in the country.
that broke out in the oil-rich city
Correct Answerwhich broke about in the oil-rich city
Incorrect Answerthat broke into the oil-rich city
Incorrect Answerwhich has broken out across the oil-rich city
Incorrect AnswerNo Correction required
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
In the bold part the relative pronoun 'which' must be replaced by 'that' as the clause following the word 'which' is restrictive and not descriptive.
Next, the correct phrasal verb in the context is 'break out' which means 'to start suddenly' specifically in case of war, fighting, or similarly undesirable things.
Further, 'in' will be a better preposition than 'across' in the context.
Clearly, the sentence after replacements, will be:
The conflict that broke out in the oil-rich city of Kirkuk is a reminder of the divisions that run deep in the country.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
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By: Brijesh Kumar