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. 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) The rise and fall of the tide (B) are due to the lunar influence (C) and the gravitational (D) pull of other heavenly bodies. (E) No error

  1. (A)

  2. (B)

  3. (C)

  4. (D)

  5. (E)

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

When the nouns refer to same thing (or) same person, the verb used is always singular. Hence 'are' is to be replaced by 'is'.