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    Question

    In the following questions, a sentence is divided into

    four parts. Choose the part(s)Ā  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. ā€œno errorā€ 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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