Question

Choose the option that best corrects the underlined word:

Eliza and Rita come from vastly different backgrounds but are very staunch friend to one another.

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. friends
• C. pal
• D. acquaintance

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

friends

Option A: In the given sentence, the nouns 'Eliza and Rita' and 'backgrounds' are plural. The subject 'Eliza and Rita' speaks of two people, hence it's plural. So, there should be a consistency in terms of number in a sentence. The word 'friend' is singular, it refers to only one friend, whereas 'backgrounds' is plural. Hence this word must be changed and option A is incorrect.

Option B: 'Friends' is a plural noun and agrees with the plural subject 'Eliza and Rita'. Hence option B is most suitable and is correct.

Options C and D: 'Pal' and 'acquaintance' are singular nouns and do not agree with the rest of the sentence in terms of number. Hence these options are incorrect.