Question
In the following questions, one part of the sentence may
have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and choose the option corresponding to it. The jury were divided (A)/ in their opinions (B)/ regarding the verdict (C)/ of the case. (D)Solution
"Jury" is a collective noun. When treated as individuals, it can take a plural verb, but more formal usage prefers "The members of the jury were divided." Here, it's better to say "The jury was divided."
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