Question

    In the question given below, two phrases in a sentence

    are highlighted which may or may not be correctly used. From the given choices choose the correct one(s) and mark the answer accordingly. Meanwhile, a group of conservative legislators have announced plans to introduce a constitutional amendment that would define marriage as between a man and a woman. I. A group of conservative legislators have, that will define II. A group of conservative legislators has, that would define III. A group of conservative legislators have, that would be defined
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The second boldened phrase has been used correctly but the first boldened phrase contains an error. 'A group of conservative legislators' is a noun phrase and is considered a singular noun (a group). A singular verb should be used with a singular noun, however, 'have' is a plural verb. It needs to be replaced with "has" (singular verb). Hence, (b) is the correct answer.

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