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Passage: Researchers have proved that long hours of prolonged sitting can lead to a number of health complications. This growing concern has pushed many corporate offices to opt for standing work desks or make changes to employee working schedules by organising ergonomic sessions, embracing the importance of the right sitting posture and regular exercise. Sitting for more than eight hours can lead to postural problems like disc damage and a strained neck in the long run. Many corporate employees who work in a sitting position for long hours grapple with these postural problems. Sitting in an upright position without crouching forward and taking a five-minute stroll every hour can minimise the risk. Long hours of sitting can lead to an imbalanced structure, including disc damage and an inflexible spine. When a person complains of postural problems, an examination is done by an X-ray or MRI scan. Corrective exercises are suggested to address the damage. Patients are also recommended to undergo physiotherapy sessions, if required. Question: Find the suitable replacement for the word given against number 20 to make the paragraph meaningful. If the given bold word is already correct and needs no replacement, choose option (E) i.e. 'No replacement required' as your answer.

1. grapple
2. disarray
3. turmoil
4. complain

Correct answer: grapple

Solution

The phrase 'grapple with' is the correct idiomatic expression meaning to struggle with or deal with a problem. The other options do not fit grammatically or semantically in the sentence.

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