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    Question

    Read the sentence to find out whether there is any

    grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options. While the government takes immediate action (A)/ to address the economical crisis, (B)/ the consequences for citizens will be severe (C)/ no error (D).
    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Using "while" implies that the government is already taking immediate action to address the economic crisis. However, the intended meaning seems to be that the government needs to take action in the future to avoid severe consequences for citizens. The correct word to express this condition is "unless. Hence the correct option is a.

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