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The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error. After the storm subs
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The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error.
After the storm subsided, / we discover that our roof / had suffered extensive damage.

A.

had suffered extensive damage

B.

No error

C.

After the storm subsided

D.

we discover that our roof

Correct option is D

The error is in "we discover that our roof."
Explanation:
· The sentence describes a past event ("After the storm subsided"), so the verb "discover" should be in the past tense "discovered."
Correct sentence:
· After the storm subsided, we discovered that our roof had suffered extensive damage.
Incorrect Options:
· (a) had suffered extensive damage – Correct past perfect tense.
· (b) No error – There is an error.
· (c) After the storm subsided – Correct past tense.
Example:
· We discover a problem after the exam ended.
· We discovered a problem after the exam ended.

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