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      Question

      In the question below, three sentences are given, each

      divided into four parts, which may or may not contain grammatical errors. From the options, choose the one that provides the combination of the part(s) of each sentence that are incorrect. 1. Neither the chief economist nor the external consultants (A)/ was willing to publicly endorse (B)/ projections that appeared excessively optimistic (C)/ under prevailing market conditions. (D) 2. Having completed several preliminary simulations (A)/ the research team proceeded (B)/ to publish findings that were subsequently (C)/ challenged by independent reviewers. (D) 3. The regulatory framework seeks not only (A)/ to strengthen institutional transparency (B)/ but also encouraging greater stakeholder participation (C)/ across decision-making processes. (D)
      A 1-B, 3-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 2-A only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1-A, 2-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2-D, 3-A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 1-C, 2-B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sentence 1 → Error in Part B Rule: With: → Neither…nor… Verb agrees with nearest subject. Nearest subject: → consultants (plural) Correct: → were willing Sentence 2 → Correct. Sentence 3 → Error in Part C Construction: → not only… but also Parallelism required. Incorrect: → to strengthen … but also encouraging Correct: → but also to encourage Hence, option (1).

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