Question

Which of the following sentences contains at least one error?

a. The latest cut in property taxes was met with enthusiasm by the public although it may eventually had an adverse effect on school funding.
b. In recent years, hurricanes have devastated both New Orleans and New Jersey, resulting in significant need for public investment in the recovery of these communities
c. After the jury finally returned with their verdict, the plaintiff couldn't conceal his glee at the amount he was awarded in monetary damages.
d. Although contractors often complain about the convoluted nature of the bidding process when their bid is unsuccessful, they are silent when they are successful.

Answer 1

The sentence with an error is (a), where 'may eventually had' should be 'may eventually have had'. Sentences (b), (c), and (d) are without errors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that contains at least one error is (a): "The latest cut in property taxes was met with enthusiasm by the public although it may eventually had an adverse effect on school funding." The error is in the verb tense 'had'; it should be 'have' to correctly utilize the present perfect tense 'may have had' in the context provided.

Sentences (b), (c), and (d) do not contain errors and are correctly constructed. Sentence (b) provides a clear example related to significant public investments in New Orleans and New Jersey following hurricanes. Sentence (d) reflects the criticism towards the government's response during Hurricane Katrina. Both of these sentences connect back to the historical events and consequences mentioned in the provided information on hurricanes and political response.