Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Question 45

Practice objective / multiple choice question 45 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 Literature In English examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 Literature In English Objective / Multiple Choice Hard Difficulty
Question 45 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • LITERATURE_IN_ENGLISH • objective

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence "The villagers was angry about the new tax." Rewrite the sentence correctly and state the grammatical rule that has been violated.

Answer Options

A. Error: pronoun‑antecedent agreement. Correct sentence: "The villagers was angry about the new tax." Rule: pronouns must agree in number with their antecedents.
B. Error: verb tense. Correct sentence: "The villagers was angry about the new tax." Rule: verbs must match the time frame of the action.
C. Error: misplaced modifier. Correct sentence: "The villagers were angry about the new tax." Rule: modifiers should be placed next to the words they modify.
Correct Answer D. Error: subject‑verb agreement. Correct sentence: "The villagers were angry about the new tax." Rule: plural subjects take plural verbs.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Error: subject‑verb agreement. Correct sentence: "The villagers were angry about the new tax." Rule: plural subjects take plural verbs.

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