Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentence tests correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of the sentence or the entire sentence is underlined. Beneath the sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice (1) repeats the original phrasing; the other four choices are different. If you think the original phrasing produces a better sentence than any of the alternatives, select choice (1). If not, select one of the other choices.

Shakespeare's' Othello' along with several other dramas are going to be played at the theatre.

  1. are going to be played at the theatre.

  2. were going to be played at the theatre.

  3. are going to be played on the theatre.

  4. is going to be played at the theatre.

  5. is going to be played on the theatre.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Corrects the error of subject verb agreement.