Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

In a census conducted recently, it was found that the average Indian makes less than Rs. 100 per day, eats no more than two meals, drinking 8 litres of polluted water daily and breathing 100 m3 of polluted air everyday.

  1. drinking 8 litres of polluted water daily and breathing 100 m3 of polluted air everyday

  2. drinks 8 litres of polluted water daily and breathes 100 m3 of polluted air everyday

  3. drank 8 litres of polluted water daily and breathed 100 m3 of polluted air everyday

  4. drinks 8 litres of polluted water and breathe 100 m3 of polluted air everyday

  5. drank 8 litres of polluted water daily and breathed 100 m3 of polluted air everyday

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: drinks 8 litres of polluted water daily and breathes 100 m3 of polluted air everyday