Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
That there exists no recourse for countrymen (1)/ if environmental violations are condoned at the root level (2)/ underline a systemic erosion of (3)/ fundamental liability. (4)
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. (3).
Introduction:
The sentence discusses how the lack of accountability in addressing environmental violations highlights a larger problem in the system.
Error is related to:
Incorrect verb form and sentence construction.
What is wrong:
The word “underline” should be in its plural form “underlines” to agree with the singular subject “That there exists no recourse…”
Grammatical concept:
In complex sentences beginning with “That”, the clause following it acts as a singular noun. Therefore, the verb must also be singular.
Incorrectness of the concept in context:
Here, “underline” incorrectly appears in its base form. Since the subject is singular, it should be “underlines.”
How to correct:
Change “underline” → “underlines.”
Correct phrase / correction:
That there exists no recourse for countrymen if environmental violations are condoned at the root level underlines a systemic erosion of fundamental liability.
Final Sentence:
That there exists no recourse for countrymen if environmental violations are condoned at the root level underlines a systemic erosion of fundamental liability.