Select the option that correctly rectifies the underlined spelling error in the given sentence.
In the first half century after U.S. independence, a major preportion of the nation's labour force shifted from the agricultural to the manufacturing sector.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. proportion
Correct spelling: proportion
Meaning: A part, share, or percentage of a whole
Example: A large proportion of the population lives in urban areas.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.