Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence is divided into three parts (a), (b) and (c). Choose the part which has an error. If there is no error, mark (d) as your answer.

A majority of labourers (a) / is demanding (b) / an increase in wages. (c) / No error (d)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Case of subject-verb agreement. 'A majority' means 'most of', which is a pluralistic noun and needs a plural auxilary verb after it. So, 'is' should be replaced with 'are'. Had it been 'the majority', the sentence would be correct.