In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select No Error.
If life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in the form of bacteria buried deep in the planet’s permafrost or lichens.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1, i.e. If life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in.
- The usage of 'to be' is incorrect as it does not add any extra sense to the statement and only makes the sentence sound confusing. The correct form would be, 'most likely in'.