Question

Choose the option that indicates the error in the sentence.

The uncompromising (A) tone of a recent city hall ordinance concerning (B) the blocking of emergency vehicles in traffic jams carry (C) a stern warning to (D) motorists. No error (E)

• A. A
• B. B
• C. C
• D. D
• E. E

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

C

The error is in (C) where subject-verb disagreement exists. 'Carry' is a plural verb which is used with a plural subject. Here, the subject is singular thus 'carries' should be used. 'Carries' is a singular verb.

'Uncompromising' is an adjective which modifies the noun 'tone'. 'To' is correct preposition linking the nouns. 'Concerning' is appropriately modifying the noun. Hence, option C is the correct choice.