Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice A. If not, select one of the other choices.

Implementing the Pay Commission recommendations have reduced absenteeism, inefficiency, job ennui among employees, and have raised interdepartmental cooperation within the various departments.

  1. have reduced absenteeism, inefficiency, job ennui among employees, and have raised

  2. has reduced absenteeism, inefficiency, job ennui among employees, and has raised

  3. has reduced absenteeism, inefficiency, and job ennui among employees, while raising

  4. have reduced absenteeism, inefficiency and job ennui among employees, raising

  5. has reduced absenteeism, inefficiency and job ennui but raised
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct; removes Subject-Verb Error by using 'has' for implementation of recommendations; uses 'and' correctly to unify the three negative elements; 'while raising' provides the required contrast.

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