Test: GMAT Verbal

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices repeats the underlined portion as it is written.

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In a surprise move, the company’s board halted their announced layoffs, citing a sharp increase in profit margins, over the final quarter of the year.

in profit margins over the final quarter, of the year.

in profit margins, over the final quarter of the year.

in profit margins over the final quarter of the year.

in profit margins, over the final quarter, of the year.

in profit margins; over the final quarter of the year.

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