In each question a section is highlighted in **bold**, which may or may not be in correct form. Choose the correct alternative that will replace the section without altering the meaning:

Although the government claims the unemployment rate **is decreasing, there is still a** paucity of jobs available.

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In each question a section is highlighted in **bold**, which may or may not be in correct form. Choose the correct alternative that will replace the section without altering the meaning:

Although the government claims the unemployment rate **is decreasing, there is still a** paucity of jobs available.

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**Solution:**

1. The phrase **"is decreasing"** correctly uses the singular verb form to agree with the singular subject "unemployment rate."

2. Option (a) "is decreased" is incorrect because "decreased" is a past participle and does not fit here without an auxiliary verb.

3. Option (b) contains a spelling error "their" instead of "there," and the phrase "decreasing" alone without a helping verb is incomplete.

4. Options (c) and (d) use the plural verb "are," which does not agree with the singular subject "unemployment rate."

5. Therefore, the original sentence is grammatically correct and needs no change.

**Answer:** No replacement required

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