Multiple choice

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

  1. Even if only provisional, the rate of inflation has dropped sharply this week.

  2. The rate of inflation has dropped sharply this week, even though this figure might have been only provisional.

  3. The rate of inflation has dropped sharply this week, even though the figure may be only provisional.

  4. The rate of inflation has dropped sharply this week, even if it might be only provisional.

  5. The rate of inflation has dropped sharply this week even though the figure may be only provisionally so.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option 3 is correct as it is most clear and concise. It indicates that the rate of inflation figures obtained may be provisional, but the drop in inflation has been sharp. Option 1 is incorrect as it is meaningless because the subject is not clear. The use of 'might' suggests remote possibility, which as per the context, becomes wrong. The figure may be provisional, but the drop is surely there. So, use of 'might' is incorrect. 

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