Question

    In the following questions, a sentence is divided into

    four parts. Choose the part(s)  of the sentence which may contain a grammatical error in it. If all the parts of the sentence are grammatically correct and contextually meaningful, choose option (e) i.e. “no error” as your answer choice. Despite tapering of its use of fossil fuels, (a)/ the industrialised West remains dependent on natural gas and (b)/ continues to lag behind on fulfilling its promises of technology transfer (c)/ and financial assistance to the developing world for cleaner energy adoption. (d)
    A Only a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B b and c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D a, b, c and d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No Error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (a) "Despite tapering of its use of fossil fuels," Error: Incorrect phrase — "tapering of" The correct construction is "tapering off", which is a phrasal verb meaning to gradually reduce.

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