Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error" (S) as your answer.
(P) No country can long endure (Q) if its foundations (R) were not laid deep in material prosperity. (S) No Error
- P
- Q
- R
- S
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 3
Solution : The correct choice is the third option .
Explanation : The error is due to verb consistency, as "were laid" should be replaced with "are laid", as the sentence is in the simple present tense.
Therefore, the correct sentence would be: "No country can long endure if its foundations are not laid deep in material prosperity."
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