Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement".
We are witnessing (not triumph but the breakdown) of democracy.
(1) not the triumph but breakdown
(2) not the triumph but the breakdown
(3) not triumph but breakdown
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the second option.
The article "the" should be used before the word triumph to make it specific, conveying the meaning that the people are not witnessing the victory but the breakdown of democracy.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: We are witnessing not the triumph but the breakdown of democracy .
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