Question

The Dutch was aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by its skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their colonial possessions during the Revolutionary War.
A) The Dutch was aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by its skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their
B) In establishing an overseas colonial empire, The Dutch were aided by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of their
C) In establishing an overseas colonial empire, The Dutch was aided by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of its
D) The Dutch were aided in establishing an overseas colonial empire by their skills in shipping and trade while the United Kingdom lost many of its

The correct answer option is ___

Answer 1

OPTION A-'The Dutch Was' is not right.Instead, we need to use Dutch were(Sub Verb Agreement).
OPTION B-United Kingdom lost many of Their...usage of Plural their is not correct with singular subject UNITED KINGDOM
OPTION C-Same error as in A...The Dutch was is INCORRECT
OPTION D-Correct Option