Which part of the sentence contains an error? 'The number of students who applied (A) for the scholarship were (B) larger than it was (C) last year (D).'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Part B: were
- Step 1: The error is in part B. The subject is the number, which is singular, so the verb should be was.
Answer
Part B: were.
Why not the others: Part A: who applied, Part C: it was and Part D: last year do not fit.
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