Multiple choice

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) In order to prevent recurrence of (B) the endemic condition, the (C) society needs to accept either of the two solutions offered by the health department, but the governing council (D) is not of one opinion. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Replace 'is' with 'are' to correct the error of subject-verb agreement. The collective noun 'governing council' will be followed by a plural verb since there is no unanimity of opinion or action.