Question

Directions: In this question, a part of the given sentence has been underlined as this part may have an error. The first option is the same as the underlined part in the given sentence. Choose this option if you think that the underlined part has no error. Otherwise, choose the option that rectifies the error in the underlined part of the given sentence.
In many corporations, employees \(\underline{\text{are replace by automated equipments so that to}}\) save money.

• A. Are replace by automated equipments so that to
• B. Are being replaced by automated equipment in order to
• C. Were replaced by automated equipment so as to
• D. Are replacing by automated equipment such that
• E. Replaces by automated equipment accordingly to

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The given sentence is: "In many corporations, employees \(\underline{\text{are replace by automated equipments so that to}}\) save money."

To identify the error, let’s analyze the underlined part of the sentence:

1. Verb Form: "Are replace" is incorrect because it uses the simple present verb "replace" instead of the correct present continuous passive form. The correct form should be "are being replaced" to indicate an ongoing action.
2. Noun Form: "Automated equipments" is incorrect because "equipment" is an uncountable noun and should not be pluralized. The correct form is "automated equipment."
3. Purpose Connector: "So that to" is incorrect. The correct phrase to indicate purpose is "in order to."

Based on these corrections, the sentence should read: "Are being replaced by automated equipment in order to save money."

Let’s evaluate the options to find the correct one:

• Option 1: Are replace by automated equipments so that to – Incorrect due to all the identified issues.
• Option 2: Are being replaced by automated equipment in order to – Correct as it rectifies all errors.
• Option 3: Were replaced by automated equipment so as to – Incorrect because it uses the past tense "were replaced," which doesn’t match the continuous process indicated in the context.
• Option 4: Are replacing by automated equipment such that – Incorrect due to the incorrect verb form "are replacing" and the inappropriate connector "such that."
• Option 5: Replaces by automated equipment accordingly to – Incorrect, as it uses the singular "replaces" and the incorrect connector "accordingly to."

Therefore, the correct answer is: "Are being replaced by automated equipment in order to."