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 the best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose any one of the others.

New zeal and vigor can be generated by the government among youths by providing employment to youths.

  1. New zeal and vigor can be generated by the government among youths providing employment to youths.

  2. The government can generate new zeal and vigor among youths by providing employment to them.

  3. New zeal and vigor can be generated among youths by the government providing employment to them.

  4. Among the youths new zeal and vigor can be generated by the government.

  5. Among the youths, generation of new zeal and vigor can be done by government.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for (1): The sentence has an error of redundancy. Repetitive use of 'youths' is not required.

Explanation for (2): This option corrects the error of redundancy. The second mention of 'youths' is replaced with 'them'.

Explanation for (3): The option rectifies the error of redundancy, but omits the preposition 'by'.
Explanation for (4): The option changes the meaning of the sentence. Explanation for (5): The option changes the meaning of the sentence.

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