Which of the given phrases should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? (The underlined phrase is shown in square brackets.) The earnest appeal by the staff…
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Which of the given phrases should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? (The underlined phrase is shown in square brackets.)
The earnest appeal by the staff members that the salaries be subjected to [upward revision were rejected] by the industrialist.
- upwardly revision was rejected
- upward revision was rejected
- upward revising were rejectable
- upwardly revision was rejectable
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - upward revision was rejected
The subject of the sentence is “The earnest appeal”, which is singular, so the verb must be “was rejected”. “Upward revision” (adjective + noun) is correct, whereas “upwardly” is an adverb and cannot qualify the noun “revision”, and “rejectable” does not give the passive meaning required.
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