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Word form and adverb placement: Improve the sentence about rising crime. Original sentence: "The crime has growth rapidly in Russia since the disintegration of the communist system." Choose the best correction.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: crime has grown rapidly

Explanation:

Given data

  • Noun needed: "crime", not "growth".
  • Verb: present perfect for change since a point in the past.


Concept/Approach
Use "has grown" (present perfect) and place the adverb "rapidly" after the main verb for natural style.


Step-by-step
Replace "has growth" → "has grown".Keep subject as singular mass noun: "crime".Place adverb: "grown rapidly".


Option analysis
B is fully correct. A is malformed; C changes tense/meaning; D incorrect passive; E retains errors.


Final Answer
crime has grown rapidly

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