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    Question

    In the following question, there are four sentences.

    Identify the sentence that is incorrect in terms of grammar and usage (including spelling and logical consistency). Then, choose the most appropriate option. If all the sentences are correct then choose (e) ‘No Error’ as your answer. A. He has high moral standards, is scrupulously honest and highly sagacious. B. The whole community was scandalized by her second marriage. C. He has been questioned on suspicion of slandering the Prime Minister. D. We came to the conclusion ultimately that political demonstrations was a waste of time. E. No Error
    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sentence D has a subject–verb agreement error. The subject “political demonstrations” is plural, but the verb used is singular (“was”). The correct form would be “were a waste of time.”

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