The sentence below has errors in two parts which are highlighted in bold. Identify the same.
The reef is on risk of (A) losing its coveted World Heritage Status on occasion of (B) ocean warming, fuelled by (C) climate change, which is damaging its health (D).
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: BA
Explanation:
• Part (A): The phrase 'on risk of' is grammatically incorrect. The correct idiomatic prepositional phrase is 'at risk of', meaning exposed to danger or threat.
• Part (B): The phrase 'on occasion of' is used to refer to a special event, celebration, or ceremony. In this context, a phrase indicating cause or reason is needed, such as 'on account of' or 'because of'.
Correct Sentence: The reef is at risk of losing its coveted World Heritage Status on account of ocean warming, fuelled by climate change, which is damaging its health.