Question

Which of the phrase given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
Whichever reasons, there is no denying the changing attitudes to traditions as well as livelihoods, and by implication to the environment as well.

• A. Whichever the reasoning
• B. Whichever reasoned
• C. Whatever reasoning
• D. Whatever the reasons

Answer 1

The correct option is D Whatever the reasons

'Whatever the reasons' is the suitable expression to be used here in the sentence.
E.g. Whatever the reason be, I can't tolerate this delay any more.