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    Question

    Given below is a sentence with an error. The error is in

    one part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentence. Choose the option which contains the error. The volunteers, along with the local authorities, were working tireless to restore the village after the devastating flood disrupted lives and livelihoods.
    A The volunteers, along with the local authorities, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B were working tireless to restore the village Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C after the devastating flood Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D disrupted lives and livelihoods Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word "tireless" is an adjective, but the sentence requires an adverb to modify the verb "were working". The correct adverb is "tirelessly".So, "were working tireless" should be corrected to "were working tirelessly".

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