A...

B.. Errors "along with" not used to connect list, it has no referent
C.. Again "as well as" incorrectly connecting list. defend against is the correct form not defend from
D.. These is ambiguous.. again defend from is wrong
E..Passive..

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Isn't They in A ambiguous?

In A they clearly refers to Companies, Investors and Governments.. A is the correct option.

Hi All,


Companies, investors, and governments must relearn the guiding principles of value creation if they are to defend against future economic crises.
A. Companies, investors, and governments must relearn the guiding principles of value creation if they are to defend against future economic crises.
>> Is correct
B. Companies, investors, along with governments must relearn the guiding principles of value creation
if it is to defend against future economic crises.
>> ALONG WITH - Error
C. Companies, as well as investors and governments, must relearn the guiding principles of value creation if they are to defend from future economic crises.
>> AS WELL AS - Error
D. Companies, investors, and governments must relearn the guiding principles of value creation if these are to defend from future economic crises.
>> THESE - ERROR
E. Companies, investors, and governments must relearn the guiding principles of value creation if future economic crises are to be defended.
>> PASSIVE VOICE - Active is preferred

Hence A should be the answer

Regards,
Pritish