Multiple choice

Directions: The following question tests your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. The sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answer follow the requirements of standard written English.

Decorating armor and helmets, (A) which are supposedly meant (B) to ward off arrows and swords, was (C) the creation of display calculated to impress, not only one's enemies, but also allies and common people (D) with one's majesty. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

Error of subject-verb agreement and tense. The subject is singular 'decorating (work) Also, the sentence is in the past tense. So auxiliary verb should also be singular 'was' in past tense than plural 'are' in the present tense.