Multiple choice

Directions: The sentence has four underlined words or phrases. The four underlined parts of the sentence are marked (A), (B), (C) and (D). Identify the one underlined word or phrase that must be changed in order for the sentence to be correct.

(A) Five minutes (B) were given to (C) every candidate to jot down (D) his views on the topic to be discussed. (E) No error

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

  5. <font face="Arial">E</font>
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B Correct answer
Explanation

 (was). In the above sentence, the plural noun denotes some specific quantity (time allowed). The specific quaintly is always followed by a singular verb.

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