Question

Choose the response that could improve the sentence by substituting the italicized portion.

Since he bought a going concern he is happy.

• A. he bought a sinking concern
• B. he bought a flourishing concern
• C. he bought a developing concern
• D. NO CHANGE

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

he bought a flourishing concern

Option B is the correct answer because 'a going concern' refers to a business that is operating and making a profit. Hence the response that could best improve the italicized portion is 'he bought a flourishing concern' as 'flourishing' means growing and thriving.

Option A is incorrect because 'he bought a sinking concern' means exactly the opposite of what the italicized portion means.

Option C is not the best answer because 'developing' simply means growing and maturing. It doesn't accurately refer to something that is making a profit.

Option D is incorrect because as has been already mentioned above option B could improve the given sentence construction.