Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark (E) as the answer.

    The monsoon cycle is prone to large variations, and

    every year, regional factors get accentuated which then leads to extreme climate events .
    A get accentuated which then lead to extreme climate events Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B get accentuated where then led to extreme climate events Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C gets accentuated which then lead to extreme climate events Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D get accentuated who then lead to extreme climate events Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, ‘regional factors’ is the subject. So, ‘lead’ is correct. The monsoon cycle is prone to large variations, and every year, regional factors get accentuated which then lead to extreme climate events.

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