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Fill in the blank (strategy verb for focusing on sectors) “However, the group's long-term strategy is to ______ on core sector business connected with infrastructure and energy.” Select the most appropriate verb.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    focus
  • B
    diversify
  • C
    dilute
  • D
    digress

Answer

Correct Answer: focus

Explanation

Given data

  • The strategy emphasizes concentrating on core sectors.

Concept/ApproachFocus on means “concentrate attention or resources on.” It collocates naturally with “strategy.”

Option analysisfocus — correct: “focus on core sector business.”diversify — means spreading into different areas; opposite of concentrating.dilute — to weaken; wrong sense.digress — to stray from a topic; not used with corporate strategy.

Final Answerfocus

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