Discussion

While environmentalists and NGO’s have welcomed the move, there has been strong __________ from many a quarter.
(A)   opposition
(B)...
(C)...
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(E)...
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*This question is included in Nova Sentence Equlvalence: Lesson Set, question #31

The solution is

Posted: 03/17/2013 19:33
Why is counteraction better than rivalry? Rivalry is a definition of opposition?
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Posted: 03/17/2013 20:20
Caitlin: we are talking about a noun that is against the "move, which is a non human and abstract notion. Rivalry is typically between human beings. Opposition and counteraction fit the bill better here.