English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Spotting Errors
Directions: In each of the questions, there are four sentences or...
Directions: In each of the questions, there are four sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence/s or part/s that is/are incorrect in terms of grammar and usage and choose the answer accordingly:
I. It is unconscionable for governments, through indifference and inaction,
II. to be subjected to citizens to such toxic air, and cause extreme suffering
III. especially among people with respiratory ailments
IV. and impaired lung function.
II. to be subjected to citizens to such toxic air, and cause extreme suffering
III. especially among people with respiratory ailments
IV. and impaired lung function.
Options
- AOnly I and II
- BOnly II and IV
- COnly II
- DOnly I, III and IV
Correct answer
C. Only II
Step-by-step solution
The error lies in fragment II. The sentence uses the phrase 'to be subjected to' which is erroneous.
The correct phrase will be 'to subject citizens' which implies& that the government is& unconscionable& for they have exposed the citizens to such toxic air.&
'To subject someone to something' means 'to cause or force someone to experience something harmful'.
The correct phrase will be 'to subject citizens' which implies& that the government is& unconscionable& for they have exposed the citizens to such toxic air.&
'To subject someone to something' means 'to cause or force someone to experience something harmful'.