In the question below, a paragraph is split into several parts. Examine each part for grammatical accuracy and select the option that correctly identifies which parts are grammatically correct or incorrect.


(A) Climate change have become a pressing issue across the world. Scientists (B) warns that if emissions keep rising, heatwaves will intensify. Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities, displacing communities (C) and damaging infrastructure. Simple actions, like reducing energy waste and using public transport, can make a meaningful difference. (D) Governments and businesses must invest in clean technologies (E) while supporting workers through a just transition.

Correct option is C

Explanation & Corrections
· (A) — Incorrect
· Error: have become
· Rule (Subject–Verb Agreement): Singular subject → singular verb. Climate change is singular/uncountable.
· Correction: “ Climate change has become a pressing issue across the world.”
· (B) — Incorrect
· Error: Scientists warns
· Rule (Subject–Verb Agreement): Plural subject → base plural verb. Scientists (plural) takes warn.
· Correction: “ Scientists warn that if emissions keep rising, heatwaves will intensify.”
· (C) — Correct
· Proper agreement ( sea levels threaten) and clear -ing participial phrase ( displacing… and damaging…) maintain parallelism.
· (D) — Correct
· Structure and meaning are sound; parallel -ing forms ( reducing, using) are consistent.
· (E) — Correct
· Grammatically sound coordination: must invest… while supporting… is idiomatic and clear.
Corrected paragraph (A & B fixed):
(A) Climate change has become a pressing issue across the world. (B) Scientists warn that if emissions keep rising, heatwaves will intensify. (C) Rising sea levels threaten coastal cities, displacing communities and damaging infrastructure. (D) Simple actions, like reducing energy waste and using public transport, can make a meaningful difference. (E) Governments and businesses must invest in clean technologies while supporting workers through a just transition.