Question

One of the underlined words or phrases is incorrect; identify wich is wrong:

Airbags may have been saved many lives since they were first introduced, but they pose a significant risk for children and small-stature adults, a risk which could have been avoided had size variability in the population been considered from start

A)may have been saved
B)had size variability
C)pose a significant risk for
D)could have been avoided

Answer 1

A resposta correta é a letra A.

Isso porque o trecho "may have been saved" significa "pode(m) ter sido salvo(s)". Nesse caso, o trecho está incorreto pois o sentido que ele emprega é o de que os airbags é que foram salvos e não os passageiros.