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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. In December 2023, amidst speculation about their future plans , the tech company has filed privately for an IPO , indicating a strategic move towards accessing public markets and securing additional funding for expansion.
    A In December 2023, amidst speculation about their Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B the tech company has filed, indicating a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C strategic move towards accessing public markets Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D and securing additional funding for expansion. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In B, the present perfect verb construction HAS FILED should be replaced with the past tense form of the verb FILED because the sentence is in the simple past tense, as indicated by the time reference DECEMBER 2023. The sentence would then read, "In December 2023, amidst speculation about their future plans, the tech company filed privately for an IPO, indicating a strategic move towards accessing public markets and securing additional funding for expansion". Therefore, B is the right answer.

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