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).

The Grey Wolf, a species (A) reintroduced into (B) their native habitat in the National Park, (C) has begun to breed (D) naturally there. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The error is in part (B). The pronoun 'their' is incorrect because 'The Grey Wolf' is a singular species name. The correct pronoun should be 'its' to refer back to the singular antecedent. The sentence discusses the species being reintroduced into its native habitat.

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