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. The error, if there is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing the answer, follow the requirements of standard written English.

(A) In the recent times of depression, the (B) price of silver (C) as well as cotton (D) have fallen. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

If the subjects are joined with as well as then the verb connects with the first subject which is singular  in this case. So 'have' should be replaced by has.