Multiple choice

Directions: In the given question, select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.

  1. Had the party dispensed off the contentious issues, it would have got the majority at its own.

  2. If the party had dispensed of the contentious issues, it would have got the majority at its own.

  3. If the party had dispensed of the contentious issues, it would have got the majority of its own.

  4. Had the party dispensed with the contentious issues, it would have got the majority at its own.

  5. Had the party dispensed of the contentious issues, it would have got the majority at its own.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

'Dispense with' (get rid of)  and 'dispose of' is the correct phrasal usage. So, only option 4 has the correct usage.

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