Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given in which the last part is omitted. You must choose the most suitable alternative among the five that should fill the omitted part making the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. If none of the given alternatives are appropriate to fill the blank, choose option (e) i.e. “none of these” as your answer choice. Climate change remains a critical issue on the global agenda as the world _______ .

### Concept & Subject-Verb Agreement The sentence hinges on the dependent clause "...as the world [blank]." Here, "world" is a singular collective noun, requiring a corresponding singular verb in the present tense. ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Isolate the target clause:** "...as the world [blank]." 2. **Determine grammatical rules:** "The world" is a third-person singular subject. Therefore, the verb that immediately follows it must end in '-s' or '-es' in the present tense. 3. **Analyze the verbs in the given options:** - (a) "address" - Plural verb. (Incorrect) - (b) "grapples" - Singular verb. (Correct) - (c) "focus" - Plural verb. (Incorrect) - (d) "limit" - Plural verb. (Incorrect) 4. **Verify context:** "Grapples with its far-reaching implications" accurately reflects the global struggle with climate change, fitting perfectly into the context. ### Exam Strategy & Shortcut Use rapid grammar elimination. The subject "the world" is singular. Options A, C, and D all begin with plural verbs (address, focus, limit). Option B is the only choice with a singular verb (grapples). ### Common Pitfall Ignoring subject-verb agreement and choosing an option purely based on keywords like "renewable energy" or "temperatures," resulting in a structurally flawed sentence. ### Final Answer Therefore, the correct answer is **grapples with its far-reaching implications.**