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    Question

    Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, mark "No Error" as your answer. (Ignore the errors of punctuation).

    While the scientists have made significant breakthroughs

    in renewable energy technologies, their application in real-world scenarios are often hindered by bureaucratic red tape and a lack of public awareness regarding the benefits they offer.
    A While the scientists have made significant breakthroughs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B in renewable energy technologies, their application Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C in real-world scenarios are often hindered by bureaucratic red tape Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D and a lack of public awareness regarding the benefits they offer. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The error is in part (3). The subject "application" is singular, so the correct verb form should be "is" instead of "are." Corrected Sentence: While the scientists have made significant breakthroughs in renewable energy technologies, their application in real-world scenarios is often hindered by bureaucratic red tape and a lack of public awareness regarding the benefits they offer.

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