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.

Most lachrymose of soap operas in which there is a real comical character captures the interest of the viewers.

  1. captures the interest of viewers

  2. captures interest of the viewers

  3. captures the interests of viewers

  4. capture the interest of viewers

  5. attracts interest of the viewers
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The subject is 'Most lachrymose of soap operas' which refers to multiple soap operas, so the verb must be plural 'capture' not singular 'captures'. The phrase 'of viewers' is more idiomatic than 'of the viewers' in this context.

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