Question

Read the sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and if you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d):

(a)Romanticism of melancholy (b)in art and literature are the reasons (c)for insensitivity to those suffering from depression. (d)No error.

• A. a
• B. b
• C. c
• D. No error

Answer 1

The correct option is B b

Let’s examine the sentence: “Romanticism of melancholy in art and literature are the reasons for insensitivity to those suffering from depression.” We see that the sentence use plural verb “are” for the singular noun “Romanticism.” Hence, “are” should be replaced with the singular verb “is” to correct the sentence; and it will also be reason instead of reasons. So, the error is in Part B of the sentence. Hence, option B is the correct answer.