In the question below, a paragraph is split into several parts. Examine each part for grammatical accuracy and select the option that correctly identifies which parts are grammatically correct or incorrect.
(A) Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries over the past decade. (B) If organizations invest in transparent data practices, users will trust AI systems more. When models are trained on diverse datasets, they tend to generalize better. (C) Had the team validated the model earlier, it could had prevented the bias incident. (D) As regulations tighten, companies (E) will need to document how their algorithms make decisions.
Correct Answer :
A and C are incorrect
Solution :
The correct option is A and C are incorrect.
Let us analyze each part of the given paragraph step-by-step to check for grammatical accuracy:
Part (A): "Artificial intelligence is transforming many industries over the past decade."
Grammar Check: The phrase "over the past decade" denotes a period of time that started in the past and continues up to the present. Therefore, it requires the Present Perfect Continuous (or Present Perfect) tense ("has been transforming" or "has transformed") rather than the Present Continuous tense ("is transforming"). Hence, Part A is grammatically incorrect.
Part (B): "If organizations invest in transparent data practices, users will trust AI systems more. When models are trained on diverse datasets, they tend to generalize better."
Grammar Check: This part uses correct conditional structures (First Conditional: "If + present simple, ... will + base verb") and correct general truth statements ("When + present simple, ... present simple"). Thus, Part B is grammatically correct.
Part (C): "Had the team validated the model earlier, it could had prevented the bias incident."
Grammar Check: This sentence employs an inverted third conditional structure ("Had + subject + past participle, ... subject + modal + have + past participle"). The modal auxiliary verb "could" must be followed by the base form of the auxiliary verb "have" (i.e., "could have prevented"), not "could had". Thus, Part C is grammatically incorrect.
Part (D) & Part (E): "As regulations tighten, companies will need to document how their algorithms make decisions."
Grammar Check: Both parts together form a grammatically sound and logical sentence with proper clause connections and tense usage. Thus, Parts D and E are grammatically correct.
Conclusion:
Since parts (A) and (C) contain grammatical errors while the remaining parts are correct, the correct choice is A and C are incorrect.
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