Question 43
Identify the incorrect sentence among the two based on the usage of the verb:
They are understanding the problem.
Their understanding of the problem was incorrect
Question 43: Identify the incorrect sentence among the two based on t…
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They are understanding the problem.
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Question 43 of 60 in the IIT Madras BS English I (English 1 (ES)) End Term paper sat on 13 Apr 2025, in the January 2025 term (IIT M ES FOUNDATION AN EXAM QEF3 13 Apr 2025). It carries 1 mark.
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