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Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.

Apple's success attracted the _____________ of the computer giant IBM.

Option 1: attending

Option 2: attend

Option 3: attention

Option 4: attentive


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Correct Answer: attention


Solution : The correct option is the third option .

Explanation:

In the given sentence, attracted is a verb that requires a noun to complete its meaning. The noun form needed in this context is attention , as it correctly conveys the idea that Apple's success drew the interest or focus of the computer giant IBM. The relationship between attracted and attention is a standard construction in English, where an action attracts the attention of someone or something.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Apple's success attracted the attention of the computer giant IBM.

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