Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. The corresponding letter of that part is the answer. If the given sentence is correct as it is, then choose option ‘No Error’ as your answer response. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

When basic needs remain (A)/ unmet for years, the (B)/ possibility of widespread development (C)/ becomes unimaginable. (D)

A

When basic needs remain

Grammatically correct. “When” introduces a conditional/time clause and “basic needs remain” is a proper subject–verb structure.

B

unmet for years, the

Correct usage. “Unmet for years” properly describes the prolonged absence of basic necessities.

C

possibility of widespread development

Grammatically correct noun phrase functioning as the subject of the main clause.

D

becomes unimaginable

Correct verb phrase agreeing with the singular subject “possibility.”