Multiple choice

The first global pollution [a]/convention was held in Hong Kong[b]/ and it was attended by scientists [c]/from over the world.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'from over the world' is idiomatic but incomplete. The standard expression is 'from all over the world' or 'from around the world' or 'from across the world'. Without 'all', 'around', or 'across', the phrase sounds unnatural and incomplete.

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