Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the grammatically correct phrase from the given options for the underlined phrase.

Until recently, athletes who had received remuneration for any activity that has a link to their athletic prowess is barred for the Olympics.

  1. that has a link to their athletic prowess is

  2. with links to their athletic prowess has been

  3. linked to their athletic prowess was

  4. with a link to their athletic prowess is to be

  5. linked to their athletic prowess were
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The subject 'athletes' is plural, so the verb must be plural ('were'). The original sentence incorrectly uses the singular 'is' and a present tense verb for a past condition.

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