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    Question

    In each of the questions, a sentence is divided into five parts namely A, B, C, D and E. In which one of the parts is given in bold and is grammatically and contextually correct. You have to identify which fragment, apart from the bold one, is correct in terms of grammar and usage.

    Plant experts engaged from (A)/the society have find it (B)/intriguing that the sanctuary sustain (C)/ the Tainia penangiana, an orchid (D)/found at altitudes beyond 500 metres (E).

    A Plant experts engaged from Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the society have find it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C intriguing that the sanctuary sustain Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D found at altitudes beyond 500 metres Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    1- the preposition ‘from’ should be replaced with ‘by’. 2- ‘found’ instead of ‘find’. 3- ‘sustains’ is correct. Plant experts engaged by the society have found it intriguing that the sanctuary sustains the Tainia penangiana, an orchid found at altitudes beyond 500 metres.

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