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Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. The part has been rewritten under answer options 1 to 5. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.
Now HRD minister has come up with the proposal to make elementary education a fundamental right as if it is the panacea for all ill afflicting the education system.
  • a)
    as if it is the panacea for all ill afflicting
  • b)
    as if it were the panacea for all ill afflicting
  • c)
    as if it were a panacea for all ill afflicting
  • d)
    as if it were the panacea for all ills afflicting
  • e)
    as if it were a panacea for all ills afflicting
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
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Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an err...
Corrected Sentence: Now HRD minister has come up with the proposal to make elementary education a fundamental right as if it were the panacea for all ills afflicting the education system.

Explanation:

Heading: Importance of Using Correct Grammar

- Using correct grammar is essential for effective communication.
- Incorrect grammar can lead to confusion and misinterpretation of the intended meaning.

Heading: Error in the Sentence

- The underlined part of the sentence contains an error in grammar.
- The phrase "as if it is" should be changed to "as if it were".

Heading: Explanation of the Correction

- The phrase "as if it is" implies that elementary education is the panacea for all ills afflicting the education system, which may not be entirely accurate.
- The use of the subjunctive mood "as if it were" conveys the idea that the proposal is being presented as a solution, but it may not necessarily be the only solution.
- The correction improves the precision and coherence of the sentence.

Heading: Option D is the Correct Answer

- Option D correctly uses the subjunctive mood and the plural form of "ills afflicting".
- Option A uses the present tense, which is not appropriate in this context.
- Option B uses the past tense, which is not accurate since the proposal is a current one.
- Option C uses the indefinite article "a" instead of the definite article "the", which is not appropriate in this context.
- Option E uses the indefinite article and the present tense, which is not precise or coherent.

Overall, option D is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part of the sentence, and it effectively conveys the intended meaning.
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Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an err...
Clauses beginning with `as if`/ as though` referring to a situation contrary to fact or unreal past use the helping verb `were`. Also, `ill` must be `ills`. This option corrects both the errors.
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