Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No Improvement’.
The greed of human beings leads to over utilization of natural resources.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. No Improvement.
- Subjects and verbs must AGREE with one another in number (singular or plural). Thus, if a subject is singular, its verb must also be singular; if a subject is plural, its verb must also be plural.
- The subject of the given statement is "greed" which is singular hence, we need to use a singular verb.
- 'Lead to' is the correct use of the preposition.
- The underlined part of the statement follows the given rules itself hence, "No Improvement" will be the correct choice.
Correct Sentence:-
The greed of human beings leads to over utilization of natural resources.