Multiple choice

Directions: Select the numbered part that bears an error of grammar or diction. If there is no error, mark (5).

If we continue to depend for our (1)/ existence mainly upon non-renewable underground resources, (2)/ there is a risk that our activities will come to a halt, (3)/ when the resources run down. (4)/ No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Idiomatic error. The correct usage is ‘run out’. ‘Run down’ is to break down.

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