Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence has been split into four parts. One of the parts may have an error of grammar or syntax. Select the part having the error. If there is no error, select (5).

  1. A proper reply to the management

  2. were not forthcoming from the

  3. accountant as he found the statement to be very

  4. confusing and beyond his comprehension
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct usage shall be 'was not forthcoming…' The subject (A proper reply) is singular and hence, needs a singular verb.

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