Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Beyond skills, experience, and training, companies search for applicants who display excitement — those they believe shall carry out allocated responsibilities cheerfully and cooperatively.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. will execute assigned duties.
Error Concept: Incorrect or awkward substitution of the phrase related to responsibilities.
What is wrong:The original phrase 'carry out allocated responsibilities' needs a substitute that clearly and appropriately conveys the meaning of performing assigned tasks. Other options either change the meaning or sound unnatural.
Grammatical Concept:The phrase should use a verb phrase that matches the formal and professional tone of the sentence and correctly reflects the idea of fulfilling assigned duties.
Incorrectness of the concept in context:
('shall take up any designated obligations') is overly formal and less natural.
('will demonstrate non-biased work') changes the meaning to impartiality, which is not intended here.
('should pick up all skills and works') is awkward and unrelated to responsibility execution.
correction:Choose a phrase that directly relates to performing duties, naturally and formally.
Corrected phrase:'will execute assigned duties'
Final sentence: Beyond skills, experience, and training, companies search for applicants who display excitement — those they believe will execute assigned duties cheerfully and cooperatively.
Hence the chosen option is correct.