QB_PH_GA_006: Verbal Aptitude

Identify the part of the sentence that contains a grammatical error: 'Had the team (I) / departed on time, (II) / they would have (III) / reached the destination before sunset. (IV)'

Correct Answer

### Step-by-Step Derivation & Verification: 1. **Conditional Grammar Review**: - Standard form: 'If + subject + had + V3, subject + would have + V3'. - Inverted form (formal): 'Had + subject + V3, subject + would have + V3'. 2. **Clause Check**: - Inverted subordinate clause: 'Had the team departed on time' (Grammatically sound) - Principal clause: 'they would have reached the destination before sunset' (Grammatically sound) 3. **Conclusion**: The entire sentence is completely free of errors. Option (A) is correct.