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    Question

    In the following questions, sentences are given with a

    part in bold. The given phrase in bold may or may not contain an error. If phrase has error, one of the options following can replace the incorrect phrase. The correct phrase which replaces the erroneous phrase will be your answer. If the sentence is correct then select ‘No improvement required’ as your answer. Despite the fact that the committee had thoroughly discussed all possible alternatives and had reached a consensus , there still remains a significant degree of uncertainty regarding whether the proposed policy will be implemented effectively in all departments.
    A there still remain a significant degree of uncertainty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B there still remains a significant amount of uncertainty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C there still remain a significant amount of uncertainty Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D there still remains a significant degree of uncertainties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No improvement required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Subject-Verb Agreement: "A significant degree of uncertainty" is singular, so "remains" is correct. Correct Usage : "Degree of uncertainty" is the correct phrase (not "amount" or "uncertainties"). The sentence is correct as written.

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