Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'no substitution required'
The only course of action to (fend of the loud clamour off conspiracy theories) is to keep everyone fully informed.
Option 1: fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
Option 2: No substitution required
Option 3: fend off the loud clamour off conspiracy theories
Option 4: fend of the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
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Correct Answer: fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories
Solution : The first option is correct.
- The original sentence contains a grammatical error with the use of off and of .
- Off must be used after fend , and of must be used after clamour .
- The correct phase is fend off , which means to defend against something.
Therefore, the correct answer is, fend off the loud clamour of conspiracy theories .
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