Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence below or part thereof has been underlined. The underlined part may have an error of grammar or diction. Select the option that best corrects the error, if any.

The organization known as the United Nations was made up of more than 150 member countries, were established after World War II to preserve international peace.

  1. United Nations is the organization made up of more than 150 member countries which were established after World War II to preserve international peace

  2. The organization known as United Nations which was established after World War II to preserve international peace had more than 150 member countries.

  3. The organization established after World War II, had more than 150 member countries to preserve international peace was the Untied Nations.

  4. Made up of more than 150 members countries, the organization known as the United Nations was established after World War II to preserve international peace and security.

  5. United Nations, the organization was established after World War II to preserve international peace had more than 150 members.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Options (A) and (B) have wrong verb usage, as with 'UN' 'was' is to be used and not were since it's a singular noun. Option (C) and (E) have an incorrect subject placement. Hence (D) is the correct option.

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