Multiple choice

The following sentence has been split into parts. Identify the part having an error and mark the corresponding option. If there is no error, mark answer as (d). (a) Low interest environment and a sustained (b) performance in the service sector should (c) contribute to, if possible, a reasonable future growth (d) No error

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Type of error: Misplaced modifier 'if possible' in (c). In the given sentence, the modifying phrase 'if possible' splits the infinitive 'to and 'a reasonable future growth'. Correct usage will be '…sustained performance in the service sector, if possible, should contribute to a reasonable future…'

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