In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No improvement".
The empty stands at the stadium (bought as a shock) to the contingent which was taking part in the celebrations for the first time in the state.​

Correct option is C

The correct answer is “came as a shock."
Explanation:
· The phrase "bought as a shock" is incorrect.
· The verb "bought" means "purchased," which does not fit the meaning of the sentence.
· The correct phrase should be "came as a shock", which means "was surprising or unexpected."
Why are other options incorrect?
· “brought as a shock" – Incorrect because the correct phrase is "brought a shock" (without "as").
· “got as a shock" – Incorrect because "got as a shock" is not grammatically correct; we say "got a shock" but not "got as a shock."
· “No improvement" – Incorrect because "bought as a shock" is completely wrong.
Corrected Sentence:
"The empty stands at the stadium came as a shock to the contingent which was taking part in the celebrations for the first time in the state."