Directions (33-37): In each of the questions given below, six words have been highlighted. These six words may or may not have been placed in their correct positions. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of words that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of the words that should replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, then select option “No interchange required” as your choice. Many voters chose (A) to abstain (B) from the election, citing participation (C) with both candidates (D), which significantly reduced (E) overall turnout and dissatisfaction (F) rates.

Explanation

Corrected sentence: Many voters chose (A) to abstain (B) from the election, citing dissatisfaction (C) with both candidates (D), which significantly reduced (E) overall turnout and participation (F) rates. Step-by-step check: (A) chose → correct with to abstain. (B) to abstain from the election → correct usage. (C) citing participation with both candidates → incorrect. It should be citing dissatisfaction with both candidates. (D) with both candidates → makes sense only with dissatisfaction. (E) significantly reduced overall turnout → correct. (F) dissatisfaction rates → wrong; should be participation rates. So the correction: • Swap C (participation) with F (dissatisfaction). • Sentence becomes: “…citing dissatisfaction with both candidates, which significantly reduced overall turnout and participation rates.” Correct swap: C-F