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 (5), that is, 'No error'. Governments worldwide are implementing stricter regulations on social media platforms, aiming to enhance user privacy, curbing misinformation, and create a safer digital environment for online interactions.
    A Governments worldwide are implementing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B stricter regulations on social media platforms, aiming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C to enhance user privacy, curbing misinformation, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D and create a safer digital environment for online interactions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence uses "aiming to", which means the following verbs should be in the base form (infinitive without "to"). Therefore, "curbing" should be changed to "curb" to maintain parallel structure with "enhance" and "create."

    Practice Next
    More Spotting Errors Questions
    ask-question