Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Effective responses of climate change are imperative to protect the world’s children and fulfil their rights.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. responses to climate change.
Error concept: Wrong preposition usage.
What is wrong: The phrase “responses of climate change” is incorrect.
Grammatical concept:
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The correct preposition to use here is “to”, as it indicates that the responses are directed towards addressing climate change.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Saying “responses of climate change” implies climate change itself is responding, which is illogical.
How to correct: Replace “of” with “to.”
Correct phrase/ correction: responses to climate change
Final sentence: Effective responses to climate change are imperative to protect the world’s children and fulfil their rights.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.