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Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: The claim that critical voices are suppressed (1) / in the absence of firm procedural checks (2) / indicates a disturbing pattern of democratic decline (3) / visible at several layers of administration. (4)

1. (1)
2. (2)
3. (3)
4. (4)

Correct answer: (3)

Solution

The subject of the main clause is "The claim," which is singular. Therefore, the verb should be "indicates," not "indicate."

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