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Question : Directions: A sentence or a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are alternatives to the bold part that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose "No Improvement".

The company hopes to eventually provide Singapore with the second-biggest electric car-sharing service in the world, second to Paris only.

  1. second only to Paris
  2. second to only Paris
  3. only second to Paris
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The phrase second only to Paris correctly indicates that Paris is the only city ahead of Singapore in terms of the electric car-sharing service. The positioning of only in this option effectively conveys the intended meaning.

So, the correct sentence is: The company hopes to eventually provide Singapore with the second-biggest electric car-sharing service in the world, second only to Paris .

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