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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. Not until the final phase of negotiations (A)/ did the delegates realised (B)/ that the agreement contained (C)/ multiple unresolved jurisdictional ambiguities. (D) 2. The emergence of decentralized financial platforms (A)/ has prompted economists to reconsider (B)/ whether existing regulatory mechanisms (C)/ remains adequate in the long term. (D) 3. Rarely does an institutional transformation (A)/ occur under conditions (B)/ so uncertain that long-term outcomes (C)/ becomes impossible to forecast. (D)
      A 1–B, 2–D, 3–D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 1–A, 2–C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 1–C, 3–D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 2–A only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sentence 1 → Error in Part B After inversion: Incorrect: did realised Correct: did realise Rule: After auxiliary did, verb remains in base form. Sentence 2 → Error in Part D Subject: → mechanisms (plural) Incorrect: remains Correct: remain Rule: Plural noun requires plural verb. Sentence 3 → Error in Part D Subject: → outcomes (plural) Incorrect: becomes Correct: become Rule: Subject–verb agreement must be maintained. Hence, option (1).

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