Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The absence of backward compatibility in the framework (1)/ is a lesser concern compared to the presumption (2)/ that every supporting institution will, without enforcement, (3)/ adheres to the central directive as outlined. (4)
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. adheres.
Error Concept: Incorrect verb form after a modal verb.
What is wrong:The verb “adheres” is used after the modal “will”, which is grammatically incorrect.
Grammar Concept:After a modal verb (like will, can, must, should), the base form of the verb (V1) should be used — not the singular (-s) form.
Incorrectness of the concept in context:Here, “will adheres” violates the rule because “adheres” is in singular form.
Correction:Replace “adheres” with “adhere” to match the modal verb structure.
Corrected phrase:will adhere
Final sentence:
The absence of backward compatibility in the framework is a lesser concern compared to the presumption that every supporting institution will, without enforcement, adhere to the central directive as outlined.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.