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. The scientist meticulously reviewed the data, ensuring that no detail, no matter how insignificant, were overlooked during the final analysis.
    A The scientist meticulously reviewed the data, Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ensuring that no detail, no matter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C how insignificant, were overlooked Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D during the final analysis. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The subject “no detail” is singular, so it requires the singular verb “was” rather than “were.” “no detail... was overlooked”

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