Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
If the policy were to be implemented nationwide (1)/ it would necessitate that every regional office (2)/ conducts a comprehensive audit (3)/ within a period of six months. (4)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 3
Error Concept: related to the use of incorrect verb form after expressions like “necessitate that”.
What is wrong: The verb “conducts” is incorrectly used in the sentence.
Grammar Concept: After verbs such as demand, insist, recommend, require, necessitate, we use the subjunctive form of the verb, i.e., the base form of the verb without “s/es”.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Here, “necessitate that” is followed by “every regional office conducts”, which is incorrect. The base verb “conduct” should be used instead of “conducts”.
Correction: Thus, “conducts” should be replaced with “conduct”.
Corrected phrase: conduct a comprehensive audit.
Final sentence: If the policy were to be implemented nationwide, it would necessitate that every regional office conduct a comprehensive audit within a period of six months.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.