Question

    Directions: In each of the questions, a sentence has

    been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. Identify that fragment and mark it as your answer. Mark (E) if the sentence contains no error. The team of scientists are conducting experiments (A)/ to determine whether the newly (B)/ discovered chemical compound has (C)/ potential applications in medicine. (D)/
    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject "team" is singular, so the verb "are" should be corrected to "is" to maintain subject-verb agreement.

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