Identify the part which has error in it. The creature on Mars, if any, (A) /…
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Identify the part which has error in it.
The creature on Mars, if any, (A) / are bound to be very different from us (B) / not only in shape but also in size (C) / because of different gravitational conditions (D).
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
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Correct answer: A
Explanation:
The phrase "The creature on Mars, if any," is incorrect and should be: "The creatures on Mars, if any,".
Corrected full sentence: The creatures on Mars, if any, are bound to be very different from us not only in shape but also in size because of different gravitational conditions.
Subject–verb agreement: Using the plural "creatures" matches the plural verb "are."
"If any" does not force a singular noun. When speaking generally about possible members of a class, the plural is appropriate.
Other parts are correct: "are bound to be" correctly expresses likelihood; "not only... but also..." is parallel; and "because of different gravitational conditions" suitably states the reason.