Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the following sentence.
All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have commemorated the elective courses they are planning to offer.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. have considered the elective courses.
Error concept: Word usage – inappropriate verb
What is wrong: "Commemorated" doesn't make sense with elective courses.
Grammatical concept: The context requires a verb that indicates thoughtfully reviewing or planning elective courses.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: We need to substitute the underlined word commemorated, which is incorrect in this context. Commemorate is semantically inappropriate. We don’t “commemorate” courses—we may consider or evaluate them.
Commemorate means to honor the memory of someone or something, especially with a ceremony or memorial.
Consider means to think about something carefully before making a decision or forming an opinion.
How to correct: The correct verb here is considered.
Correction: have considered the elective courses
Final sentence: All colleagues of Rohit except Joseph have considered the elective courses they are planning to offer.