A part of the sentence below is highlighted. Choose the correct alternative from the options provided to replace the highlighted section and improve the sentence grammatically. If the sentence is already correct, select "No improvement needed".

It is not unusual for a tourist to choose a lodging destination sole over the presence of a swimming pool.

Correct Answer: solely over the presence of

Explanation:

1. Analysis of the Original Sentence:
The given sentence is: "It is not unusual for a tourist to choose a lodging destination sole over the presence of a swimming pool."

2. Identifying the Error:
- The word "sole" is an adjective. Here, it is intended to modify the verb preposition phrase or explain how/why the action of choosing is done. To modify an action/verb phrase, we need an adverb, which is "solely" (meaning exclusively or only).
- Therefore, "sole" must be replaced with the adverb "solely".

3. Evaluating the Options:
- "sole by the presence of": Uses the incorrect adjective form "sole".
- "No improvement needed": Incorrect, because "sole" is grammatically incorrect in this context.
- "sole over the presences of": Uses "sole" (adjective) and pluralizes "presence" unnecessarily.
- "solely over a presences of": Incorrectly uses the singular article "a" with the plural noun "presences".
- "solely over the presence of": Correctly uses the adverb "solely" to modify the choice, maintaining standard phrasing ("over the presence of").

4. Correct Sentence:
"It is not unusual for a tourist to choose a lodging destination solely over the presence of a swimming pool."