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’. The ability to pay principle is the common held view that the amount of taxes someone pays should increase as their income increases.
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’. The ability to pay principle is the common held view that the amount of taxes someone pays should increase as their income increases. Correct Answer Commonly held view that
The sentence uses the form common held view that, which is incorrect and needs improvement.
The sentence uses the adjective form 'common', which is incorrect here. As it is used before the verb 'held', it should be in its adverb form, viz, 'commonly'.
The only alternative that improves the sentence is 'commonly held view that'.
None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.