Multiple choice

Directions: A part of the sentence that has been underlined has an error. Select the option that is the most coherent and precise representation of the underlined part.

Ensconced in multiple layers of sponge, none of the Chinese potteries were broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate.

  1. Chinese potteries were broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate

  2. Chinese potteries broke away when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate

  3. Chinese potteries was broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crates

  4. Chinese potteries got broken when the workers inadvertently dropped the crate

  5. Chinese pottery was broken when the worker inadvertently dropped the crate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is (E). With 'none of' as the subject, the verb should agree with the noun in the prepositional phrase. 'Pottery' is an uncountable noun (mass noun) when referring to the material or craft, so it requires singular 'was' and singular 'pottery'. Options A-D incorrectly use 'potteries' (which treats it as countable) or incorrect verbs.

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