Select the most appropriate segment to substitute the underlined words in the given sentence.
Mr. Patel is likely to win the elections in the sweeping majority.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. elections by a sweeping majority.
Winning elections by a sweeping majority is a phrase used to say that a party or candidate has won an election with a high majority of votes.
"By" is a preposition used for showing how or in what way something is done.
Thus, the correct sentence is- Mr. Patel is likely to win the elections by the sweeping majority.