The sentence below has been divided into three parts. Select the part of the sentence that has an error. If the sentence has no error, select the option 'No Error'.
But perhaps Governor Clinton's most/ remarkable achievement will have been/ brought to an end the Reagan-Bush years.

Correct option is D

Option (d) contains an error.

• The error lies in “brought to an end the Reagan–Bush years.”

• After the structure “will have been,” the complement should be an infinitive (to + verb) or a gerund (-ing form), not a past participle.

• Therefore, instead of “brought,” we need “bringing” (gerund) or “to bring” (infinitive).

Correct sentence (Gerund form):
But perhaps Governor Clinton’s most remarkable achievement will have been bringing an end to the Reagan–Bush years.

Also acceptable (Infinitive form):
But perhaps Governor Clinton’s most remarkable achievement will have been to bring to an end the Reagan–Bush years.

Information Booster:

Use of the Infinitive after “will have been”:

• His greatest contribution will have been to inspire young minds.

• Their boldest move will have been to reduce the deficit.

Use of the Gerund after “will have been”:

• Her biggest success will have been leading the project to completion.

• Our key achievement will have been securing bipartisan support.

Note: Both gerund and infinitive complements are grammatically sound after “will have been.” The original past participle (“brought”) is incorrect in this position.