Question

Part of this sentence given below has been underlined. You have to select the option that best replaces the underlined part.

British Airspace has been focusing on building European links.

• A. concentrating on creating European links
• B. pursuing ways of building European connectivity
• C. stressing on building European links
• D. focusing on forging European links

Hint:

When completing such sentences, look for verbs that strongly match the context and tone of the original sentence. "Forging" is often used to imply the creation of something valuable or strong.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The sentence requires a verb phrase that indicates an ongoing, active effort. The word "focusing" implies dedicated attention, which needs to be followed by an appropriate verb phrase.

Option (A), concentrating on creating European links, uses the verb "concentrating," which implies a degree of focus but does not carry the same strong sense of active effort as "forging."

Option (B), pursuing ways of building European connectivity, sounds awkward and unnecessarily complex. The sentence would be clearer with more direct wording.

Option (C), stressing on building European links, though not incorrect, doesn't convey the same strength of intention as "forging." "Stressing" is more about highlighting an importance rather than actively building something.

Option (D), focusing on forging European links, is the most appropriate choice. The verb "forging" conveys the idea of actively constructing or creating strong links, aligning with the tone of the sentence.