Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:

📌 Explanation:

The error is in part (1): “If she be found guilty…”

👉 In modern English, we do not use “be” like this in conditional sentences.

• ❌ If she be found guilty → incorrect (archaic/old-fashioned)

• ✔️ If she is found guilty → correct (standard modern usage)

💡 Why this happens?

“Be” in this structure is part of the subjunctive mood, which is:

• Rare in modern English

• Mostly used in formal/legal or very old-style sentences

👉 Example of rare correct usage:

• If he be guilty, he shall be punished. (very formal/old)

🔥 Extra Facts (Exam Tips):

1. Standard Conditional Rule:

👉 Use Present Simple after “if”

• If she is late, she will miss the train.

• If he works hard, he will succeed.

2. Subjunctive “be”:

• Used in formal suggestions:

  • The judge ordered that he be released.

• Rarely tested in basic exams → safer to use is/are

✔️ Final Trick:

👉 In If-clause → always prefer “is/are” unless it's a very formal/legal sentence.