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The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: B — (2)
(2) The word reckless is an adjective, but after very, we need an adverb to describe the verb drives. Hence, “very recklessly” is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: C — (3)
(3) The verb “reduce” is a transitive verb, meaning it directly takes an object without needing a preposition. Hence, “reduced overall efficiency” is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: C — (3)
(3) - have submitted its report to the governing ‘Committee’ is a collective noun which is generally considered singular. Therefore, ‘have’ must be replaced with the singular verb ‘has’. Hence, “has submitted its report to the governing” is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: C — (3)
(3) - were surprisingly low “The number + of + plural noun + singular verb” is the correct grammatical structure. Therefore, ‘were’ must be replaced with the singular verb ‘was’. Hence, ‘was surprisingly low’ is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: A — (1)
(1) The verb “emphasize” is not followed by “on.” It is a transitive verb that takes a direct object. Hence, “emphasized the need for” is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: B — (2)
(2) The phrase “neither of” is always singular, so it must be followed by a singular verb. Hence, “applicants has submitted” is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: B — (2)
(2) - quite unique, possessing characteristics ‘Unique’ is an absolute or non-gradable adjective. This means we cannot use any quantifier with it. Therefore, ‘quite’ must be removed. Hence, ‘unique, possessing characteristics’ is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: B — (2)
(2) After verbs like insist, suggest, recommend, demand, request, we use the subjunctive mood, where the base form of the verb (without “-s”) follows that. Hence, “each member provides a written report” is the most appropriate answer.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: D — (4)
(4) The main verb “explained” is in the past tense, indicating that the action of data collection occurred earlier. Therefore, the correct tense should be past perfect passive. Hence, “data had not yet been collected” is the most appropriate form.
The following sentences have been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
Correct option: B — (2)
(2) In the given sentence, the noun “group” is singular and countable, so it requires the article “a” before it. Hence, “a new group of interns” is the most appropriate answer.
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