Multiple choice

Directions: Find out which part of the given sentence has an error of grammar usage. If the sentence has no error, mark your answer as (D).

When the project was declared a success, (A)/ everyone working on the project were awarded (B)/ with a commendation certificate. (C)/ No error (D)

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. .
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this part of the sentence has the error. In this sentence, a singular pronoun (everyone) has been used and with a singular pronoun, a plural verb (were) has been used which makes the sentence incorrect. Thus, to make the sentence correct, a singular verb (was) should be used.

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