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bmanu
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3 errors
Identify the errors:
Since 1973, the record was broken eight times due to technology that advanced even more rapidly than commentators have predicted.
ANSWER:
This question is about verb tense. Using “since” necessitates the
present perfect (“has been broken”) to indicate an action that continues
to occur over time. Similarly, since records are still being broken,
technology is likely still advancing (thus we must use “has advanced”).
Because the commentators’ predictions occurred before the records
were broken and are no longer in effect, the present perfect (“have
predicted”) is incorrect – past perfect or simple past must be used.
One correction: Since 1973, the record has been broken eight times
due to technology that has advanced even more rapidly than
commentators had predicted (or simply “predicted”).
https://www.manhattangmat.com/pdf/FlashCards_SC_2009.pdf
It sounds to me that 'due to' should not be used to mean 'on account of'
Isn't this the case in this question?
So rather than 3 errors, I feel like it should say there are 4 errors.
What do you think?
Identify the errors:
Since 1973, the record was broken eight times due to technology that advanced even more rapidly than commentators have predicted.
ANSWER:
This question is about verb tense. Using “since” necessitates the
present perfect (“has been broken”) to indicate an action that continues
to occur over time. Similarly, since records are still being broken,
technology is likely still advancing (thus we must use “has advanced”).
Because the commentators’ predictions occurred before the records
were broken and are no longer in effect, the present perfect (“have
predicted”) is incorrect – past perfect or simple past must be used.
One correction: Since 1973, the record has been broken eight times
due to technology that has advanced even more rapidly than
commentators had predicted (or simply “predicted”).
https://www.manhattangmat.com/pdf/FlashCards_SC_2009.pdf
It sounds to me that 'due to' should not be used to mean 'on account of'
Isn't this the case in this question?
So rather than 3 errors, I feel like it should say there are 4 errors.
What do you think?
