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Correct Answer: a disinterested
the question involves choosing the correct term to use in a sentence that aims to describe an ideal decision-maker. the sentence in question is:
"if you want to be (a) fair, choose (b) an uninterested party to make the decision. that is the right (c) course to take."
here, the key focus is on the underlined word "uninterested" in part (b) of the sentence. the decision lies between keeping the word "uninterested," changing it to "a disinterested," or making no change at all.
**explanation of terms:**
1. **uninterested**: this term means not interested, bored, or lacking concern. an uninterested person does not care about the topic at hand, which in this context, would not make them a suitable candidate for making a fair decision.
2. **disinterested**: this term means impartial or having no stake in the outcome. a disinterested person is able to remain neutral and make decisions without personal bias or emotional investment.
**analysis of sentence:**
the sentence is suggesting that to ensure fairness, the decision should be made by someone who does not have preconceived notions or personal stakes involved. therefore, the term "uninterested" is incorrect as it conveys a sense of boredom or lack of engagement rather than neutrality and impartiality.
**correct answer:**
the correct term to use here is "a disinterested." by changing (b) to "a disinterested party," the sentence correctly conveys that the decision-maker should be someone neutral and impartial, which aligns with the intent to be fair. the sentence should read:
"if you want to be fair, choose a disinterested party to make the decision. that is the right course to take."
thus, the correct choice is "a disinterested," correcting the error in the underlined portion and ensuring the sentence accurately reflects the desired meaning of impartiality in decision-making. this change reinforces the importance of neutrality in scenarios where fairness is crucial.
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