Directions: In the questions given below, there is a sentence in which one part is given in bold. The part given in bold may or may not be grammatically correct. Choose the best alternative among the four given which can replace the part in bold to make the sentence grammatically correct. If the part given in bold is already correct and does not require any replacement, choose option (e), i.e. “No replacement required” as your answer.

Q:

Although he had fewer supporters among the governing class, but he was able to get the popular vote.

• 1
  he was able
• 2
  and he was able
• 3
  else he was able
• 4
  or he was able
• 5
  No replacement required