Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The economist's analysis (1)/ was replete with insights (2)/ yet lacked the adequate context (3)/ for policy formulation. (4)/
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Explanation
The phrase:
“lacked the adequate context”
Error:
“adequate” is a general adjective → we usually say “adequate context” (without “the”)
Correct form:
“lacked adequate context”
Correct sentence:
The economist's analysis was replete with insights yet lacked adequate context for policy formulation.