Spot the error. Departments think that they had better to do something about an issue, and bring forward legislation at the last minute.
Correct answer: B. To do something
- A. Department thinks
- B. To do something
- C. Bring forward
- D. At the last minute
Explanation
The phrase "had better" should be followed by a bare infinitive without "to." The correct form is "had better do something." The correct sentence should be: "Departments think that they had better do something about an issue, and bring forward legislation at the last minute."
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