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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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