In the following question, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the option corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the 'No error' option. In the immediate aftermath of the (P) / floods, access into the affected (Q) / areas is a challenge. (R) / No error (S)?

Option 2 : Q

The error lies in the part Q of the sentence. Thus, option 2 is the correct answer.

The word access can be used as a verb or a noun. When used as a verb, there is no preposition that follows.

When used as a noun, the correct preposition that follows is to (and not into).

Only the boss can access the website. (Here, access is used as a verb)

And not ‘Only the boss can access to the website.’

Only the boss can have access to the website (Here, access is used as a noun)

And not  ‘Only the boss can have access the website.’

Correct sentence - In the immediate aftermath of the floods, access to affected areas is a challenge.

(Here, access is used as a noun)