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Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the bracketed segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution required'.
He suggested (there was collusions through objectors, due to similarities) in some letters sent to the council.

Option 1: there was collusions from the objector, due to similarities

Option 2: there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities

Option 3: No substitution required

Option 4: their was collusion by the objectors, due to similarities


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Correct Answer: there was collusion between objectors, due to similarities


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The original sentence had a subject-verb agreement issue with "collusions", which should be singular, i.e., "collusion".

The term "collusion" refers to secret or illegal cooperation, often with the implication of deceit, which fits the context better.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "He suggested there was collusion through objectors, due to similarities in some letters sent to the council."

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