Question

    In the below question, a sentence is given, divided into

    five parts (A), (B), (C), (D) and (1). There is an error in one of the parts, which makes the sentence grammatically or contextually incorrect. Choose the option with the part containing error. Consider part (1) to be correct. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) (1)/ declared after an emergency meeting (A)/ "an ongoing and significant risk" to key parts (B)/of the infrastructure that affect (C)/ the domains on which websites reside. (D)
    A B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In part C, the singular form of the verb 'affects' should be used, as it is referring to the action done by the noun 'risk', which is in singular. Option B is the right answer.

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