Spotting error – Test 164

Read each 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 number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

Worryingly, every time the U.S. bombs Syria, /the chances of a military confrontation in the /country between the U.S. and Russia heightens, /given that Moscow remains firmly behind Mr. Assad./ No error

Read each 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 number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

If there is a future chemical attack, either/ by Mr. Assad or by his /rivals, the U.S. will be forced to /act again, perhaps more harsh./No error

Read each 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 number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is E). (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any.)

It should have waited till the inter-governmental /watchdog completed its investigation /and then presented the case for action /in the UN Security Council with requisite evidence./ No error