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    Question

    In the question below, a sentence is given, divided

    into five parts (A) , (B) , (C) , (D) and (E) . One of the parts is grammatically incorrect or has an error in it. You are required to identify the parts that are grammatically correct and choose the option that represents the combination of correct parts. Once common in the area, (A) / by the early 1990s, Northern (B) / Kenya's rhino population (C) / were decimated (D) / by poaching. (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 No error Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution ​ In D, replace the plural verb WERE with the singular verb WAS to agree with the singular noun POPULATION. Thus, D is the right answer.

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