In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’. Bilateral tariff wars are not the solution because Indian consumers will mere buy goods from other countries.
In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’. Bilateral tariff wars are not the solution because Indian consumers will mere buy goods from other countries. Correct Answer Will merely buy
The sentence uses the form will mere buy, which is incorrect and needs improvement.
Mere- only, a small amount.
The context suggests that the word is referring to the verb and not the noun. So, the correct form should be the adverb form 'merely'.
The only alternative that improves the sentence is 3.
None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.
