Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases 1, 2, and 3. Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark 4 as the answer.

    Recent decades has seen a sharp deterioration in the quality of jobs in both public and private sectors.

    A have seen a sharp deterioration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B have saw a sharp deterioration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C see a sharp deterioration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "have seen a sharp deterioration" will be correct as 'decades' is plural here.

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