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.

The harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased in 1995 for the third straight year but were still at a robust level.

  1. The harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased in 1995 for the third straight year but were

  2. The harvest of wheat in local farms began to decrease in 1995 for the third straight year but were

  3. In 1990, the harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased for the 3rd straight year but were

  4. The harvest of wheat in the local farms decreased for the 3rd straight year in 1995 but was

  5. The harvest of wheat in the local farms began decreasing in 1995 for the third straight year but was
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 This is the correct option in which singular verb 'has' is used for singular subject 'harvest' without changing meaning of the sentence.

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