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Q · Subject Verb Agreement (Syntax)Medium · 45s
Directions:- Find out the Error in each of the following sentences, if any. If there is no error, your answer is “D” The demand of the workers’ union (A) that their wages should be (B) increased were supported by a vast majority. (C) No error (D)
TopicSubject Verb Agreement (Syntax)
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Use 'was' instead of 'were'; the subject 'demand' is singular and requires a singular verb.
Final Answer: Option C — increased were supported by a vast majority.