Multiple choice

Directions: This question presents a sentence, all or part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you will find five ways of phrasing the underlined part. The first of these repeats the original; the other four are different. If you think the original is best, choose the first answer; otherwise choose one of the others.

The activities of communal organizations and persecution of minorities, which can still be seen in the country, is the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.

  1. is the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.

  2. is the proof that we have had many hurdles to comeover.

  3. are the proofs that we have many hurdles to comeover.

  4. are the proof that we have many hurdles to overcome.

  5. is proof that we have had many hurdles to overcome.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence bears the error of subject-verb agreement. For For two subjects (activities and persecution), singular verb (is) is used. The option rectifies the error.