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    Question

    In each of the questions given below, a sentence is

    given, divided into parts. One of the parts may contain an error. Identify the part that contains the error, and mark it as the answer. Ignore errors of punctuation. In case the sentence is correct as it is, mark option (e), that is, 'No Error'. Note - The words in bold are grammatically and contextually correct Occasionally, the USDA will choose board members for Dairy Management , but the vast majority of the board are comprised of dairymen.
    A Occasionally, the USDA will Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B choose board members for Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C but the vast majority of Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D the board are comprised Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No Error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The verb 'are' is incorrect since the corresponding subject is 'majority of the board', which is singular. Therefore, the correct phrase will be 'is comprised'. (d) is the right answer.

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