Multiple choice

Directions: Which of the phrases (1), (2) and (3) should replace the underlined phrase to make the sentence grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (4) as your answer.

The extraordinary ability of satellites to see, listen and communicate have made them an integral part of the modern warfare.

  1. were made them

  2. has made them

  3. have been made them

  4. No improvement needed

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Error of subject-verb agreement. Here the subject (i.e. the extraordinary ability of the satellites) is a singular noun, and must be followed by a singular auxilary verb. Thus, option 2.