Sentence Correction: Parallel Structure

CAT 1999 Slot 1 · VARC · Medium · Verbal Ability

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In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Choose the best alternative among the four.

Mr Pillai, the president of the union <u>and who is also a member of the community group</u>, will be in charge of the negotiations.

  1. A.

    since he is a member of the community group

  2. B.

    also being a member of the community group

  3. C.

    a member of the community group

  4. D.

    in addition, who is a member of the community group

Answer

C

Explanation

Using apposition ('the president of the union, a member of the community group') maintains parallel structure.

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