Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Personal growth involves self-reflection and resilience, leading to a deeper understanding of oneself.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. thorough analysis.
Error concept: Incorrect phrase replacement required to ensure the expression conveys logical meaning and aligns with the sentence’s tone of personal development.
What is wrong: The sentence discusses self-reflection and resilience, which naturally lead to a process of understanding through examination — not just awareness or knowledge. Thus, the phrase must reflect the act of deep examination.
Grammatical concept: The noun phrase following “involves” should indicate an activity or process (like “analysis”), not a static quality.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Other options such as “compoundable knowledge,” “expanded aware,” and “in-depth grasp” either have incorrect grammatical structure or fail to match the meaning of self-reflection.
How to correct: Replace the incorrect phrase with a grammatically valid and contextually suitable phrase — “thorough analysis.”
Correct phrase / correction: thorough analysis.
Final sentence: Personal growth involves self-reflection and resilience, leading to a thorough analysis of oneself.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.