In the sentence given below some words have been underlined which may or may not be correctly placed...........

English Language - Phase I (Phase-1) Error correction

In the sentence given below, some words have been underlined, which may or may not be correctly placed (grammatically or contextually). Rearrange the words to make the sentence grammatically correct.

The fratricide (1) decisions of the dictator led to widespread (2) unrest, ultimately culminating (3) in a tragic capricious (4) within the ruling family.

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Nabard grade-A, Previous year Memory Based Paper (2023)

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Explanation:

The sentence needs to be rearranged for clarity and correctness. Let's analyze each option:

- Option 1, 2-4: Swap "widespread" and "capricious" to make it "capricious unrest". Doesn't fit well as it changes the meaning.

- Option 2, 2-3: Swap "widespread" and "culminating" to make it "culminating widespread". The grammatical structure remains incorrect.

- Option 3, 1-3: Swap "fratricide" and "culminating" to make it "culminating decisions". This doesn't correct the sentence meaningfully.

- Option 4, 1-4: Swap "fratricide" and "capricious" to make it "capricious decisions" and "tragic fratricide". This corrects the context and grammar.

- Option 5, 1-2: Swap "fratricide" and "widespread" to make it "widespread decisions". This changes the intended meaning of the sentence.

The correct rearrangement in option 4 results in "The capricious decisions of the dictator led to widespread unrest, ultimately culminating in a tragic fratricide within the ruling family.” This option reflects the proper meaning and order of words.

Correct Answer: Option 4, 1-4