Question 15
MediumOriginal questionWhich part of this sentence has an error?
The news were received with joy by everyone in the village.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"News" is singular, so it takes "was": "The news was received with joy."
Worth noting
The -s ending makes "news" look plural. It never is.
- Concept
- "News" is singular
- Typical timeTypical
- 45 s
- Your timeYours
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