Question

    Identify the segment in the sentence, which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

    The audience were beginning to move out of the hall before the vote of thanks ended.

    A No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B to move out of the hall Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C before the vote of thanks ended. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The audience were beginning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Here, 'audience' is a collective noun. Hence, 'was' should be used instead of 'were'.

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