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      Question

      Read each sentence to find out whether there is any

      grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any). The newly formed committee, (A) / comprising of several eminent scientists (B) / and policy experts, (C) / has been tasked with evaluating the environmental impact (D) / of the upcoming infrastructure project. (E)
      A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The verb "comprise" is never followed by "of" in the active voice. It should be "comprising several eminent scientists." (Note: "is comprised of" is correct in the passive voice).

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