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Question : There is an underlined segment in the given sentence. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the segment. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.

Adding to the problem of heavy rain, people have to worry about potholes on roads.

Option 1: In addition to the problem of

Option 2: No substitution required

Option 3: By adding to the problem of

Option 4: Added to the problem of


Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: In addition to the problem of


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

  • We would replace the phrase adding to the problem with "in addition to the problem" to correct the sentence.
  • "Adding to something" means to put something with something else to increase the number or amount or to improve the whole.
  • "In addition to something" means an extra piece of information.
  • As the narrator is referring to an extra problem besides the main problem, we have to use in addition to.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "In addition to the problem of heavy rain, people have to worry about potholes on roads."

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