In the sentence below, four words are highlighted. These words may or may not be in their correct positions. Identify the correct pair(s) of words that should be swapped to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, choose option (e).

The BRICS provides an appropriate shape (A) model suitable for the 21st century where a dominated (B) group of states narrow (C) by one power will not governance (D) the agenda.

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In the sentence below, four words are highlighted. These words may or may not be in their correct positions. Identify the correct pair(s) of words that should be swapped to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, choose option (e).

The BRICS provides an appropriate shape (A) model suitable for the 21st century where a dominated (B) group of states narrow (C) by one power will not governance (D) the agenda.

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**Solution:**

1. Analyze the sentence and the highlighted words:
   - (A) shape
   - (B) dominated
   - (C) narrow
   - (D) governance

2. Check the context and grammar:
   - The phrase "provides an appropriate shape model" is incorrect. The word "shape" should be replaced with "model" to form "provides an appropriate model."
   - The word "governance" (D) is a noun and cannot be used as a verb here. It should be replaced with "shape" (A) to fit the verb role.
   - The phrase "a dominated group of states narrow by one power" is incorrect. "Dominated" should be replaced with "narrow" to correctly describe the group.
   - "Narrow" should be replaced with "dominated" to maintain the intended meaning.

3. Therefore, swapping (A) with (D) and (B) with (C) corrects the sentence:
   - "The BRICS provides an appropriate model suitable for the 21st century where a narrow group of states dominated by one power will not shape the agenda."

**Answer:** (c) A-D & B-C

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