Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

A side from a phase in the 1970s during which Kerry Packer threatened to change the complexion of the game, Cricket has enjoyed a steady fan following across the playing nations.

  1. A side from a phase in the 1970s during which Kerry Packer threatened to change the complexion of the game,

  2. Except for a phase during the 1970s, when Kerry Packer threatened to change the complexion of the game,

  3. Besides a phase in the 1970s during which Kerry Packer threatened to change the complexion of the game,

  4. Although Kerry Packer threatened to change the complexion of the game during a phase in the 1970s,

  5. In the 1970s, with the exception of a phase during which Kerry Packer threatened to change the complexion of cricket as a game,

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Explanation

Correct. The sentence contains no error.