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    Question

    Given below is a sentence with an error. The error is in

    one part of the sentence. Below the sentence are given the options containing the parts of the sentence. Choose the option which contains the error.
    A The children was playing in the park Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B when it suddenly started to rain, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C and they quickly ran towards Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D the shelter near the gate. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject children is plural, so the verb should also be in plural form. Was is singular. The correct verb is were.

    So, the sentence should be: "The children were playing in the park..."

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