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).

(A) Because entertaining is (B) such a competitive business, a group of singers or musicians (C) need a manager to help (D) market the music. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C because 'need' should be 'needs'. The subject is 'a group' (singular), not 'singers or musicians'. When using a collective noun like 'group', the verb must agree with 'group', not with the complement.