Multiple choice

As long as we depend for our (A) existence mainly upon non-renewable underground resources, our functions will of course (B) run the risk of getting paralyzed; our activities will (C) come to a halt, when the resources (D) run down. (E) No error

Directions for the question:
The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

Example:
To suggest the virtues of a home grown language (A) over (B) all else (C) have little to do with nationalism and (D) much to do with ostrich mindset. (E) No error

Answer: (C)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

(D) Idiomatic error. The correct usage is 'run out'. 'Run down' is to break down.