Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. The sentence does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

In the early 1970s (A) total employment in the United States (B) stood at (C) roughly eighty-three (D) millions. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(D) – million When a numerical value is added before the unit of measurement, it is used in singular form. Hence, (D) is the correct answer.