Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Athens was suffering under the rule of a powerful small group that had no concern for the people's welfare.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. an oligarchy.
Error Concept:Incorrect substitution of the political system described.
What is wrong:The sentence describes a small powerful group ruling without concern for the people, which does not match the meanings of the other options.
Grammatical Concept:The word should correctly identify the form of government where power rests with a few individuals or a small group.
Incorrectness of the concept in context:Democracy means rule by the people, monarchy means rule by a king or queen, and missionary is unrelated to governance. Only oligarchy fits the description of a small group holding power.
correction:Replace the underlined phrase with 'an oligarchy' which accurately defines rule by a small, powerful group.
Correct phrase:an oligarchy
Final sentence:Athens was suffering under an oligarchy that had no concern for the people's welfare.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.