Directions: Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select "No correction required."
The CEO emphasized the need for increased vigilance by employees, stating that negligence might lead to severe consequences in highly regulated industries.
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can lead to severe consequences
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should lead severe consequences
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can be led to severely consequences
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shall be leading to severe consequences
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No correction required