Question

    In each question below, a sentence is given with a part

    of it printed in bold type. That part may contain a grammatical error. Each sentence is followed by phrases A), B) and C). Find out which phrase should replace the phrase given in bold to correct the error, if there is any, and to make the sentence grammatically meaningful and correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘ No correction is required’ , mark D) as the answer. The machinations of the political class shows  an acute disregard for the mandate the citizen has given.
    A show an acute disregard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B shows a acute disregard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C showed an acute disregard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject of the sentence is "The machinations of the political class", which is plural. Therefore, the verb should also be plural. The correct verb form is "show" instead of "shows". Hence, "show an acute disregard" is the correct option.

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