For each question, select the option that best replaced the underlying portion that makes the sentence concise and grammatically correct. Choice (A) repeats the underlined portion as is. The closing of small, inexpensive retail stores while large expensive super-shops remain open 'seems a luxury that we can no longer afford in order to maintain them'.

A seems a luxury that we can no longer afford in order to maintain them

B seems a luxury that we cannot longer afford in order to maintain them

C seems as luxurious that we can no longer afford

D seems a luxury we can no longer afford

E seems too luxurious that we can no longer offord in order to maintain them

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

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