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    Question

    Given below are sentences with an error in each. The error is in one part of the sentence. Below each sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentences. Choose the option which contains the error. If no error, choose option e ‘No error’.

    The Paris Agreement, signed by numerous countries, aims

    to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels to mitigate the affects of climate change.
    A The Paris Agreement, signed by numerous countries Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B aims to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C above pre-industrial levels to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D mitigate the affects of climate change Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘Affect’ is a verb while we need a noun ‘effect’. Please note ‘affect’ can be a noun as well but then the meaning changes, which means ‘emotions’ or ‘feelings’. ‘Effect’ can be a verb as well which means ‘to bring about something’ or ‘to cause something to happen’.

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