In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’.
While India’s exports bounced back in October after contracting in the previous month, economists say a favourable base effect has aided this phenomenon.
A. after contacting in
B. before contracting for
C. within contracting
D. without contracting for
The sentence uses the form 'after contracting in', which is correct and needs no improvement.
None of the given alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 5.