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    Question

    In the question given below, a sentence is given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In case the sentence is correct as it is, mark option (e), that is, ‘No error’. Note – The words in bold are grammatically and contextually correct

    With wealth reaped from corruption, politicians have

    more than enough money to engaged the best lawyers and sail smoothly all the way from the lower courts to the Supreme Court.
    A With wealth reaped from corruption, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B more than enough money to engaged Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C the best lawyers and sail smoothly Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D all the way from the lower courts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In B, replace ENGAGED with ENGAGE, as the infinitive construction TO + VERB always takes the base form of the verb. Thus, B is the right answer.

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