Question

    Directions: In each of the questions, a sentence has been divided into four parts, one of which may contain an error. Identify that fragment and mark it as your answer. Mark (E) if the sentence contains no error.

    The report also brought to light that a significant 24 percent of cases displayed (A)/ substantial indications of influence peddling and corruption within the legal process, (B)/ encompassing issue such as non-arrests of suspects, undisclosed cases, (C)/ unnecessary delays, deliberate missteps, and lenient court penalties. (D)/ No error (E)

    A A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The error is in the word "issue." It should be "issues" to maintain proper subject-verb agreement

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