Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error."
The value of the dollar (1) / declines as the rate (2) / of inflation raises. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (3)
Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.
"Raises" is an intransitive verb and is incorrect. Here "rises" is an appropriate transitive verb to use when referring to an increase in the rate of inflation.
Therefore, the correct sentence is "The value of the dollar declines as the rate of inflation rises ".
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