Question

The customs followed in Sri Lanka are very similar to the South of India. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

• A. are very similar to that of the South of India.
• B. often resemble that of South of India.
• C. are very similar to South of India’s customs.
• D. are very similar to those followed in the South of India.

Hint:

The customs followed in Sri Lanka are very similar to the South of India. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The initial sentence contrasts "customs" (plural) with "the South of India" (a region). The objective is to compare customs with customs. Option (4) correctly employs "those" (referring to customs) and clarifies the comparison: customs resemble customs practiced elsewhere. - Incorrect Options: - (1) uses "that" (singular) for "customs" (plural). (2) mirrors this error. (3) is grammatically problematic ("South of India's customs" is less fluent than "customs of the South of India" or "customs followed in...").