Which of the phrases given in the options should replace the word/phrase that is underlined in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select ‘No correction required’ as the answer.
The education of millions of children is hanging on a thread as a result of an unprecedented intensity of threats including the Covid-19 pandemic and the climate crisis.
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hanging onto a thread as a result for
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hanging by a thread as a result of
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hanging through a thread as a result of
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hanged on a thread as a result of
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No correction required