Question

In the following sentence, four words or phrases have been underlined. Choose the word or phrase which is not appropriate in standard written English. If the sentence has no error, mark (5).

Your signature besides (1) those (2) of two members of your (3) Board of Directors are (4) required to complete the document. NO ERROR (5)

Answer 1

The reference made in the sentence is singular ('your signature') which requires the singular 'is' and not the plural 'are'. Thus [4] 'are' is incorrect and should be changed to 'is'.