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    Question

    In the following question, three sentences are given, revolving around the same theme or idea. Decide which of the sentences are grammatically and meaningfully correct and mark the answer accordingly. 

    1. Millions of organisms inhabits the sunlit water, and

    they are far more diverse than scientists even imagined.  2. Researchers reported the results of the first global survey of plankton—the miniature animals, algae, bacteria and viruses that float in the open sea.  3. The data will help scientists better understand the lives of plankton and how plankton communities will respond to a changing climate.
    A Only 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only 1 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Both 2 and 3 are correct, which makes D the right answer.  1 - replace the singular verb INHABITS with the plural INHABIT as the subject MILLIONS OF ORGANISMS is plural.

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