Questions :
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error : That there exists no recourse for countrymen (1)/ if environmental violations are condoned at the root level (2)/ underline a systemic erosion of (3)/ fundamental liability. (4)
Options :
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
correct answer : c)
Explanation :
The error is in part (3): “underline a systemic erosion of”.
The subject of the sentence is the singular clause “That there exists no recourse for countrymen if environmental violations are condoned at the root level,” which requires a singular verb. Therefore, “underline” should be replaced with “underlines”.
Correct sentence:
“That there exists no recourse for countrymen if environmental violations are condoned at the root level underlines a systemic erosion of fundamental liability.”
The verb must agree with the singular subject, making part (3) the erroneous section.