We must pay ____________ to the grave economic crisis that is making the country vulnerable.

A. tribute
B. respect
C. attention
D. attraction

We must pay attention to the grave economic crisis that is making the country vulnerable.

Pay attention: Take notice of someone or something: Eg,

We used to know how to pay attention, even when even this drama was boring.

If you pay attention to one thing, you have to ignore others at the same time.

Pay attention Synonyms

The pay attention synonym can be the words; listen, hear, give ear, mark, note, notice, pay view and pay heed etc