Question

    I. The council takes a lot of knocking, but on this occasion its efforts demand nothing but to applause.

    II. What these churches have to offer, in addition to intangibles like eternal salvation, are concrete, material assistance.

    III. He said despite the depreciation of the Indian rupee, so far it has been among the better-performing currencies in its peer group in emerging market nations and others.

    A I and II are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only III is incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C I and III are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D II and III are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are incorrect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I- The council takes a lot of knocking, but on this occasion its efforts demand nothing but applause . When but is used as a Preposition and preceded by any form of the Verb do, then but is followed with Bare Infinitive. II- What these churches have to offer, in addition to intangibles like eternal salvation, is concrete, material assistance. Words joined to a Singular Subject by with, together with, in addition to, or, as well as, etc. are parenthetical, and therefore do not affect the number of the Verb.

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