Multiple choice

Directions: The following sentences test correctness and effectiveness of expression. Part of each sentence or the entire sentence is underlined; beneath each sentence are five ways of phrasing the underlined material. Choice A 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 A. If not, select one of the other choices.

In making your selection, follow the requirements of standard written English; that is pay attention to grammar, choice of words, sentence construction, and punctuation. Your selection should result in the most effective sentence - clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity.

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

The sentence bears error of subject-verb agreement. The subject 'Othello' is singular and it should be followed by singular verb 'is' not by 'are'. This option corrects the error.

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