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.

Everyone (A) in the crowded shopping arcades, in the grocery stores and in the food stores, (B) as well as (C) those who visit the departmental stores down the hill, (D) were looking for bargains. (E) No error

  1. A

  2. B

  3. C

  4. D

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

 (was). On account of the subject 'everyone'; we will use a singular verb. All the words which have indefinite pronoun as their suffix always take a singular verb. Also, where the coordinating conjunction 'as well as' is used, the verb will refer to the first subject.

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