Introduction / Context:
This item tests prepositional choice with the verb “bring” in a commercial context. Products are “brought to the market”, not “brought in the market”. The preposition “to” indicates destination, which is the intended meaning here (introduced/launched).
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Noun phrase: “The soap … is not very fragrant …”.
- Participial modifier in A: “brought in the market recently”.
- Meaning intended: launched to/into the market.
Concept / Approach:
- Standard collocations: “bring/introduce a product to market”, “launch into the market”.
- “In the market” expresses location among buyers, not movement to market; it misfires here.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Replace the preposition “in” with “to”.Corrected modifier: “brought to the market recently”.Rest of the predicate remains unchanged.
Verification / Alternative check:
Paraphrase: “recently launched to market” aligns with standard marketing English.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
B–D: Grammatically fine; they describe quality and price.E: Not correct because A has a prepositional error.
Common Pitfalls:
Using “in” where motion/destination “to” is required.
Final Answer:
The soap brought in the
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