Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the part having an error. If there is no error mark (4) as your answer.

  1. The sum and substance

  2. of this poem

  3. is as follows

  4. No error
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'The sum and substance' is a compound subject that refers to a single idea (the essence). In English, such pairs take a singular verb, so 'is' is correct.

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