Question

    Given that the policy framework is currently under

    intense scrutiny, ensuring that adequate resources are allocated to the most critical sectors in a timely manner become even more imperative. Find out the error according to the grammar and context of the given sentences. If there is no error, mark option 5 as the answer, i.e. No error. (Ignore the punctuation errors, if any.)
    A Given that the policy framework Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B is currently under intense scrutiny Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ensuring that adequate resources Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D allocated to the most critical sectors in a timely manner become Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject of the sentence "ensuring that adequate resources are allocated to the most critical sectors in a timely manner" is a singular noun phrase. Therefore, the verb that follows should be in singular form to agree with the subject– Given that the policy framework is currently under intense scrutiny, ensuring that adequate resources are allocated to the most critical sectors in a timely manner becomes even more imperative.

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