Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/ error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Select the part with the error as your answer. If there is no error, select ‘No error’ as your answer. (ignore the errors of punctuation, if any)
The economy is even weaker than (a)/ it looks at first sight (b)/ since official figures show that (c)/ investment and consumption lower than expected. (d)/ No error (e).
The popular misconception is that (a)/ corruption in soprts is harmless as (b)/ it is a victimless crime (c)/ which can overlook. (d)/ No error (e)
According to a consultant, big dams and (a)/ hydropower offer great potential and can provide (b)/ about 16 percent of Africa’s power by 2040 (c)/ compared to solar power which will provide only about 10 percent. (d)/ No error (e)
Many of the services which were once( a)/ delivered on branches such as( b)/ international transfers or personal loans are now (c)/ being offered by new generation financial technology firms. (d)/ No error (e)
A system of secure employment (a)/ and performance appraisal that are linked( b)/ to age, not performance (c)/have caused many Japanese firms to fail. (d)/ No error (e)
Rearrange the given six sentences/ group of sentences (A), (B), (C), (D), (E) and (F) in a proper sequence so as to form a meaningful paragraph and then answer the given questions.
(A) In general, African nations have limited exposure, because they still price their goods in American dollars.
(B) So, while there is no immediate impact, in the medium, to long-term, the sales of African commodities and African currencies could take a knock because of this lowered demand.
(C) The immediate impact of the devaluation of the Yuan cannot be seen or measured, but countries that have taken steps to transact in Chinese money could see pressure on their own local currencies.
(D) Therefore, the sale of commodities, such as platinum, copper or coal may become more expensive, which could reduce demand.
(E) If the Yuan is devalued buying anything priced in dollars becomes pricier for the Chinese.
(F) None theless as China is now the biggest customer they could feel the pinch indirectly.