Directions [1-10]: Which of the phrases given against the sentences should replace the word/phrase given in bold in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.

A team of European scientists placed a spacecraft into orbit around Mars to hunt for signs of life below.


A) as to hunt sign

B) hunting about signs

C) be hunted by signs

D) hunt following sign

E) No correction required

Correct Answer:
E) No correction required


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