Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the part in which there is an error:

  1. Many lives could be saved

  2. if the international agencies

  3. had been allowed

  4. an easy access
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Explanation

The error is incorrect use of conditional tense. The sentence uses 'had been allowed' (past perfect) in the if-clause, which requires 'could have been saved' (conditional perfect) in the main clause, not 'could be saved' (conditional). The correct structure for third conditional sentences is: If + past perfect, would/could/might + have + past participle. This refers to a hypothetical past situation.

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