Multiple choice

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

The reason the developed nations achieved modernization is that they (1) / are able to rob the developing nations (2) / of all manner of materials, and discard the (3) / leftover garbage in every place imaginable. (4) / No error (5)

  1. (1)

  2. (2)

  3. (3)

  4. (4)

  5. (5)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence is in past indefinite tense. Replace 'are' with 'were'.

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