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Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
People discovered the alternate sources of energy when fossil fuel reserves starts to deplete.
Which of the phrases given below the sentence should replace the word/phrase given in underline in the sentence to make it grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is given and no correction is required, select 'No correction required' as the answer.
People discovered the alternate sources of energy when fossil fuel reserves starts to deplete.
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The correct option is C Started to deplete
The event is inked to the past. So, the verb should also be used of the same tense. So,'starts' is to be replaced by 'started'.
Eg: People started saving water ahead of the prospective water crisis.
The event is inked to the past. So, the verb should also be used of the same tense. So,'starts' is to be replaced by 'started'.
Eg: People started saving water ahead of the prospective water crisis.
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