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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, a statement with a bold phrase is given. The bold phrase may or may not have been used correctly in the given statements. Choose the appropriate phrase/phrases from the given options which could replace the highlighted one to make the statements grammatically and contextually correct. If the highlighted phrase is correct and needs no replacement, then choose option “5” as your response.

    After reviewing the proposals, the committee decided that the project will have been started within the next six months.

    (i) would have been started

    (ii) will be started

    (iii) should be started

    A Only (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only (i) and (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only (ii) and (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only (iii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The phrase "will have been started" suggests a perfect future passive tense which is not contextually appropriate here. "Will be started" is correct, indicating a future event in passive voice.

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