Question

    Ocean acidification, caused by the absorption of excess

    carbon dioxide by the oceans, possess a significant threat to marine ecosystems. 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’.
    A Ocean acidification, caused by the absorption Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B of excess carbon dioxide by the oceans, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C possess a significant threat Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D to marine ecosystems Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘The sentence requires a correct verb ‘poses’ that means to present a danger or a threat. The verb in the sentence that has been used ‘possess’ is inaccurate as it means ‘to own’.

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