Problem

Solutions For Admission Assessment Exam Review Chapter 4 Problem 3RQ

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Solution 1

In the sentence, if the word podium is correct usage and making the sentence meaningful as the department chairman stepped up to the podium so no need to replace the word.

Step #2 of 6

Hence, the option (A) is incorrect.

Step #3 of 6

In the sentence, the word stepped also should not be replaced as it is give a meaning to the sentence.

Hence, the option (B) is incorrect.

Step #4 of 6

In the sentence, the word up is also a correct usage as the chairman stepped up is correct as to step to the podium as it is a little higher than the normal stage, so no need to replace it.

Hence, the option (D) is incorrect.

Step #5 of 6

In the sentence, the department chairman stepped up to the podium. The word "chairman" is considered sexist language can be avoided by changing chairman to chair or chair person.

In the sentence the word to be replaced to make a meaningful is ‘chairman’ as he can also be called as a chair person, so we can replace him with that word.

Step #6 of 6

Therefore, the correct option is .