Directions: In the questions given below, a part of the sentence is given. You are provided answer choices that complete the given sentence. Choose the option that is grammatically and contextually correct, and lends meaning to the sentence. Mr. Xi’s penchant for the dominance of the party________________. I. suggests that he will pack the politburo standing committee — the highest echelon of Chinese powe

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Penchant means desire/liking. I. Mr. Xi’s penchant for the dominance of the party suggests that he will pack the politburo standing committee — the highest echelon of Chinese power — with officials loyal to his cause. The statement is contextually and grammatically correct. II. Mr. Xi’s penchant for the dominance of the party changed virtually all Provincial Party Secretaries in the months ahead of the 19th Congress, and appointments since the Congress have underlined his sway over personnel