Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentence given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

(A) While scientists say that, on an average, the global temperature (B) has increased by a few degrees centigrade, (C) they are talking about a very large increase and a tremendous amount of heat (D) produced. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Correct sentence is 'when scientists say...'. While is used whenever we refer to simultaneous activity. Here, no other activity is referred to. In the sentence when scientists are saying about a few degrees increase, they are actually talking about a greater amount. So, 'when' will be used.

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