A part of the following sentence is underlined. Choose the option which can replace the underlined part to improve the sentence. In case Options A, B and C are not found suitable, choose Option D: 'No Improvement Required.'
The review panel concluded that the policy was replete in inconsistencies and therefore required immediate revision.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The word 'replete' is an adjective that means 'filled or well-supplied with something'. It is always followed by the preposition 'with'. Therefore, 'replete in inconsistencies' is grammatically incorrect, and should be 'replete with inconsistencies'.