Question

Identify the sentence(s) that are correct in terms of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage. 
[(a)] The financial industry has done such a good job of bringing itself to its knees over the past 
[(b)] four years that it is easy to overlook the threats they face from outside. 
[(c)] High among them is electronical attack. In 2010, Symantec, a cyber-security firm, estimated that 
[(d)] three-quarter of all “phishing” attacks, in which people are deceived into surrendering private 
[(e)] details such as account numbers, are aimed at the finance sector. 

• A. a and e
• B. a, d and e
• C. d and e
• D. Only e

Hint:

When identifying correct sentences, ensure each is both grammatically correct and independent in structure, unless explicitly forming a multi-part sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the correct sentence(s) from the given options, we need to evaluate each sentence for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage.

Explanation:

• Sentence (a): "The financial industry has done such a good job of bringing itself to its knees over the past four years that it is easy to overlook the threats they face from outside."
  The pronoun "they" should refer to "the financial industry," which is singular. The correct pronoun should be "it" to maintain subject-pronoun agreement.
• Sentence (b): Sentence (b) is not given separately.
• Sentence (c): "High among them is electronical attack."
  The word "electronical" is incorrect; it should be "electronic."
• Sentence (d): "three-quarter of all “phishing” attacks, in which people are deceived into surrendering private details such as account numbers, are aimed at the finance sector."
  The correct term is "three-quarters," ensuring proper subject-verb agreement.
• Sentence (e): This sentence is correctly structured, with appropriate grammar, punctuation, and usage.

Conclusion: Sentences (d) and (e) are correct when considering grammatical, spelling, and usage rules. Hence, the answer is:

d and e