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Which of the following phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (e) i.e., “No correction required” as the answer.

The ceiling fan market are undergoing a churn too, driven by policy imperatives and a regulation change.

Options

A

is undergoing a churn too, driven for

B

is undergoing a churn to, driven by

C

is undergoing a churn too, driven by

D

is undergone a churn too, driven by

E

No correction required

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Correct Answer :

Option C

is undergoing a churn too, driven by

Solution :

The correct option is is undergoing a churn too, driven by.

Let's break down the grammatical rules required to correct the sentence:

1. Subject-Verb Agreement:
The subject of the sentence is "The ceiling fan market", which is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, it requires a singular verb ("is") rather than a plural verb ("are"). Hence, "are undergoing" is grammatically incorrect.

2. Correct Verb Tense / Aspect:
The phrase describes an ongoing process, so the present continuous tense ("is undergoing") is appropriate. The form "is undergone" is grammatically incorrect in this context.

3. Usage of "too" vs. "to":
The adverb "too" means "also" or "in addition". The option with "to" ("a churn to") uses the incorrect word.

4. Prepositional Phrase ("driven by"):
The phrase "driven by" correctly indicates the cause or agent ("policy imperatives and a regulation change"). Using "driven for" is idiomatically incorrect here.

Combining all these corrections gives: "is undergoing a churn too, driven by".

Therefore, the complete grammatically correct sentence is:
"The ceiling fan market is undergoing a churn too, driven by policy imperatives and a regulation change."

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