Multiple choice

Directions: Four parts of the sentences given below have been underlined. Identify the part having an error. If no part has an error, mark (E).

Bacteria are of many (A) kinds, and (B) practice (C) a great variety of (D) chemical processes to maintain themselves. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 Let us not confuse it with American English. For our purpose, 'practice' is a noun, 'practise' is a verb. We need a verb here. In part (a), bacteria is a plural noun; singular is bacterium, so 'are' should be used. Therefore, it is correct.

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