In the following question, a sentence / a part of sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose "No Improvement" option.
The aggressive response after the peace summit made no sense of the call for moderation.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. made nonsense of.
- Make (a) nonsense of something = to make something appear stupid or wrong or to spoil something.
- The chosen option has a meaning and completes the sense of the statement. Hence, made nonsense of ..... should be used here.
The correct sentence will be-
The aggressive response after the peace summit made nonsense of the call for moderation.