Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".
If life existed on Mars, it is most likely to be in (1) / the form of bacteria buried deep in (2) / the planet's permafrost or lichens. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
It should be "life exists" instead of "existed " as we are generally talking about life on Mars, which is a general fact and it should be in the simple present tense. The general facts should be expressed in the simple present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: If life exists on Mars, it is most likely to be in the form of bacteria buried deep in the planet's permafrost or lichens.
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