2020 · Q13
Each item has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. If you find no error, your response should be (d).
If the scheme would have been implemented effectively (a) / all affected (b) / would have benefitted. (c) / No error (d)
EnglishSpotting Errors
- A(a)
- B(b)
- C(c)
- DNo error (d)
Explanation
Part (a) 'If the scheme would have been implemented' misuses 'would' in the if-clause of a past-unreal (third) conditional; it must be 'If the scheme had been implemented.' Parts (b) and (c) are correct, so the error is in (a).