Multiple choice

Every departments[a]/ from shoes to [b]/furniture will be inspected[c]/ by the fire marshal for compliance[d].

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'Every' is singular and requires a singular verb. 'Every departments' should be 'Every department'. This is a subject-verb agreement error. Note that 'every' is always singular and takes a singular noun and verb.