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      Question

      Each of the following sentences has been divided into

      five parts (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) . One of these parts may contain a grammatical or usage error. Identify the part that contains the error. If the sentence is correct, choose Option (e) – No error.  The director described the mistake as a major big blunder (a) / that could have easily been avoided (b) / if proper verification procedures (c) / had been followed earlier (d). / No error (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 phrase “major big blunder” contains a redundant or superficial expression. Rule: Avoid repetition of similar adjectives that express the same idea. Correct expression: • a big blunder Or • a major blunder Option Analysis A – Redundant phrase “major big blunder”. B – Grammatically correct clause. C – Proper conditional structure. D – Correct past perfect usage. E – Incorrect because an error exists.

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