Multiple choice

Directions: Look at the underlined part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given three possible substitutions for the underlined part. If one of (1), (2) or (3) is better than the underlined part, indicate your response against the corresponding number (1), (2), (3). If none of the substitutions improves the sentence, indicate (4) as your response.

It was difficult for the judges to choose the best spokesman among the four candidates present on the stage.

  1. among the four candidates present at the stage

  2. between the four candidates present on the stage

  3. among the four candidates being presented at the stage

  4. No change required
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is grammatically right as it is given. Correct preposition has been used. 'On' is used with stage. We use 'among' while talking about more than 2 people. Present is used in the correct form as it denotes existence at a specified place - out of those who were on the stage.

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