2020 · Q17
Each item has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled as (a), (b) and (c). Find out whether there is any error in any underlined part. If you find no error, your response should be (d).
Evolutionary biology leave us (a) / distinctly pessimistic about the possibility (b) / that altruism can arise naturally among humans. (c) / No error (d)
EnglishSpotting Errors
- A(a)
- B(b)
- C(c)
- DNo error (d)
Explanation
The singular subject 'Evolutionary biology' requires the singular verb 'leaves,' not 'leave.' Parts (b) and (c) are correct, so the error is in (a).