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    Question

    In each of the questions below, a sentence is given, divided into five parts (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). One of the part sis grammatically incorrect or has an error in it. You are required to identify the parts that are grammatically correct and choose the option that gives the combination of these parts. 

    Brexit will clearly have a long-term devastation

    impact(A) /on the economy and what any future Government(B) /will have available to spend on the NHS(C)/and social care, the police, schools (D)/and other vital public services.(E)
    A ABCE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B BCDE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ABCD Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ACDE Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All have errors Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The error lies in part A. Replace DEVASTATION with DEVASTATING. DEVASTATION is a noun, we need an adjective to modify the noun IMPACT. Thus, (b) is the answer.

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