Question

Choose the option that indicates the error in the sentence.

Because the owl is usually nocturnal (A) plus being (B) virtually noiseless in flight, it (C) is seldom seen (D) by the casual observer. No error (E)

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. E

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

B

The error is in (B). The sentence is not framed correctly. 'Plus being' should be replaced with 'and is' to join two characteristics of an owl. The singular verb 'Is' is correctly used with singular subject 'owl'. 'Usually' correctly modifies the adjective 'nocturnal'.

'Is' is correctly used with singular subject 'owl' and adverb 'seldom' is correctly modifying the verb 'seen'.

Thus, option B is the correct choice.