Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct? If the sentence is correct as it is and 'No correction is required', mark (5) as the answer.

This necessitated regular keep-up and maintenance of the aircraft.

  1. regular maintenance in keeping-up of

  2. regular keep-up and maintenance in

  3. regular up-keep and maintenance of

  4. regular keeping up and maintaining of

  5. no correction required
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Corrects the error in diction. Up-keep means 'the cost of keeping' something in good condition.

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