Question

In the following question, sentences are given with a part in bold. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. The options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase that is to be replaced will be your answer. If the sentences are correct, then select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer .

If the major economies of the world want to lead, it would have to do so by making a long-term commitment to reducing emissions.

A it would has to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B they will have to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C they would has to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D they will have by Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E no improvement required. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

In the original sentence, the phrase "it would have to" is used, which is grammatically incorrect as it does not agree with the plural subject "major economies." The correct pronoun to use is "they" to match the plural subject.

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