Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has a part underlined. The part may have error of grammar and/or syntax. Identify the error and select the option that rectifies the error.

Nothing but fraud and double dealing are discernible in his actions.

  1. Nothing but fraud and double dealing are discernible in his actions.

  2. Nothing except fraud and double dealing are discernible in his actions.

  3. Nothing but fraud and double dealing is discernible in his actions.

  4. Anything but fraud and double dealing is discernible in his actions.

  5. Nothing but frauds and double dealings are discernible in his actions.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This introduces an error in subject verb agreement. "Nothing" is a singular noun and is the subject. Therefore, the verb 'are' must be in the singular form (is).