The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them contains an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options.
The construction of / the new business school / is led to / a sudden rise of population in our area.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. is led to.
- The error lies in the third part of the sentence i.e., "is led to".
- The use of the verb 'is' is erroneous in the given part.
- The given sentence is in the present perfect tense as it links the past to the present in some or the other way.
- Past perfect tense: have/has + the past participle.
- Since the subject is singular, the verb used will also be singular.
- The verb 'is' should be replaced with the verb 'has'.
The correct sentence is-
The construction of the new business school has led to a sudden rise in population in our area.