Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
If the allegations were substantiated (1)/ and procedural lapses proven, the committee might have (2)/ had enough reaso initiate an internal probe (3)/ which never occurred. (4)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. (3).
Error Concept: related to incorrect verb form in parallel structure.
What is wrong: The phrase “might have had” is incorrectly used in the sentence.
Grammar Concept: When two conditions are joined using “and”, they should maintain parallel structure. Also, after “might have”, we generally use V3 to show possibility, but the meaning must remain logical.
Incorrectness of the concept in context: Here, the sentence already talks about a hypothetical situation. Using “might have had” makes the structure unnecessarily complex and slightly awkward. It should be simplified to match the condition clearly.
Correction: Thus, “might have had” should be replaced with “might have” to maintain clarity and correctness.
Hence, the chosen option is correct