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 manufacture of (A) automobile was (B) extremely expensive (C) until assembly-line techniques (D) made them cheaper to produce. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In this context, 'automobile' is used as a mass noun referring to automobile manufacturing in general, so the singular verb 'was' is correct. However, the pronoun referring back to it must be plural 'them' to match the idea of multiple automobiles being produced.

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