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Notice the shift in the answer choices from “requires” to “require.” ETS is testing S VA. Who or what “requires”?
Cross out the prep phrase at reducing the likelihood of a fire. “Precautions” is plural and “requires” is singular,
so we have an SVA error.
(B) “require” is correct because it is plural, but the gerund “following” creates a sentence fragment
error.
(C) “require” is correct as is the infinitive “to follow.”
(D) The pronoun “that” refers to “fire” and indicates that the FIRE is requiring the contractors
to follow, instead of the PRECAUTIONS requiring. The insertion of the “that” also creates a
sentence fragment error.
(E) The pronoun “that” refers to “fire” and indicates that the FIRE is requiring the contractors
to follow, instead of the PRECAUTIONS requiring. The insertion of the “that” also creates
a sentence fragment error. “Fire” is singular and “require” is plural so we also have a SVA
error.
Revised Sentence:
Fire code precautions aimed at reducing the likelihood
of a fire require contractors to follow fire safety
measures for new buildings and structures that are
already standing.
Correct Answer: (C)
Fire code precautions aimed at reducing the likelihood
of a fire requires contractors to follow fire safety
measures for new buildings and structures that are
already standing.(A) requires contractors to follow
(B) require contractors following
(C) require contractors to follow
(D) that requires contractors to follow
(E) that require contractors following