Directions : In the following question, a sentence with two highlighted…

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Directions : In the following question, a sentence with two highlighted phrases are given which may or may not be grammatically correct. From the given alternatives, choose the most suitable pair of phrases that are grammatically and contextually correct to replace the incorrect phrases.

The detailed analysis of financial trends by the economists did provide valuable insights, allowing investors to make informed decisions in a volatile market.
(i) detailed analysis about / has provided valuable insights
(ii) detailed analysis of / have provided valuable insights
(iii) detailed analysis of / has provided valuable insights

Answer: D. Only (iii)The phrase 'analysis of financial trends' is correct. The singular subject 'analysis' takes the verb 'has provided'. Therefore only phrase pair (iii) is…

  1. A.

    Both (i) and (iii)

  2. B.

    Only (ii)

  3. C.

    Both (ii) and (iii)

  4. D.

    Only (iii)

  5. E.

    All (i), (ii), and (iii)

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Correct answer: D

The phrase 'analysis of financial trends' is correct.

The singular subject 'analysis' takes the verb 'has provided'.

Therefore only phrase pair (iii) is correct.

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