Improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In an industry where programmers search in (vain) for fresh ideas, it is no wonder that attention spans are short and cliche is king.
3. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A decision made by public voting.
4. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A period of interval between two regimes and governments.
5. In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase. A story that expresses ideas through symbols.