Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error.
While the algorithm claims objectivity (1)/, it inadvertently reify bias (2)/ embedded in its training data, (3)/ perpetuating systemic inequities across demographics. (4)
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: (2)
Explanation
• The subject of the main clause is the singular third-person pronoun it (referring to 'the algorithm').
• According to subject-verb agreement in the simple present tense, a singular subject takes a singular verb ending in -s or -es.
• Therefore, the base form reify must be replaced with the singular verb reifies.
Correct Sentence: While the algorithm claims objectivity, it inadvertently reifies bias embedded in its training data, perpetuating systemic inequities across demographics.