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I will go with D as well even though it started passive in the 1st few words...
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D should be the OA.

correct idiom is taking pressure off, not pressure from
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best among the answer choices is D
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Indeed D. take pressure off > take pressure from
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Answer should have pressure off..
leaves only b and c
In b, it seems Regulators will addres other issues
what is the OA?
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B, E- change of meaning. modifier issue.

B - means that "corporate governance rules by an adequate resolution of the issue." Are Gov rules by adequate resolution? I dont think so

E - means "corporate governance rules in an adequate resolution of the issue." Are Gov rules in the resolution? I dont think so

C - "from" the congress. OUT

2:3 split. A, D are grouped and B, C and E are together. With B, C and E OUT the other group remains. Hence A, D - split "from / off". That's all gmat wants to check and stay close to the meaning.

D stays close to the original sentence and eliminates the error. D it is.


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Answer should have pressure off..
leaves only b and c
In b, it seems Regulators will addres other issues
what is the OA?
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Btw A and D...the clear difference is:

a) significant pressure from the Congress to address other complaints

D) significant pressure off Congress to address other complaints

D makes the sentence clearer
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2 issues here:

1. Take from vs Take off. Correct usage id take off.
2. Who is taking the pressure off congress. It is the "regulation" itself and not the "regulators.

Answer D.
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D it is. "Pressure Off' is the correct idiom.
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I chose D. It's less word and has a clearer meaning.



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