Question
Which one of the following statements contains an
error? Rearrange the following statements in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the questions given below. (A) This is expected to be driven by multiple factors, including a recovery in consumer demand and increased government spending on infrastructure. (B) However, global economic uncertainties and the possibility of a resurgence of the pandemic pose significant risks to this optimistic outlook. (C) The central bank has forecasted an improvement in the nation's economic growth rate in the upcoming fiscal year. (D) To ensure sustainable growth, the central bank emphasize the importance of structural reforms and prudent macroeconomic policies. (E) These measures are crucial to strengthening the economy and mitigating the impact of potential external shocks.Solution
The error is in statement (D). The phrase "the central bank emphasize" should be "the central bank emphasizes" to maintain subject-verb agreement. The singular subject "the central bank" requires the verb "emphasizes" instead of "emphasize.
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