Discussion :: Error Correction - Phrase in Bold
- Scientists have estimated that millions of a creatures living in water had been dying every year if they become entangled in plastic pollution or ingest it.
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every year is dying as
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B.
has died every year as if
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C.
die every year when
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D.
was dying every year when
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E.
No correction required
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Answer : Option C
Explanation :
Scientists say that it happens 'every year'. Hence it is most apt to use the simple present tense (die) in this context. Also the use of 'if' as the conjunction is illogical. They die 'when they become entangled in'.
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