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      Question

      In the question given below, a sentence is given,

      divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In case the sentence is correct as it is, mark option (e), that is, 'No error'. The research team has found that their new method has the potential to significantly reduces energy consumption in industrial processes.
      A The research team has found Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B that their new method has the potential to Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C significantly reduces energy consumption Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D in industrial processes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      In C, "reduces" is incorrect because after the phrase "has the potential to," we need the base form of the verb, which is "reduce." The sentence should read, "The research team has found that their new method has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption in industrial processes." Therefore, C is the correct answer.

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